Q. The number of electrons in the valence shell of sulphur in $SF_{6}\$is
A) 12
B) 10
C) 8
D) 11
Explanation
(a)
S has 6 electrons in its the valence shell and it shares 6 electrons with 6 fluorine atoms.
$\therefore$ In $SF_{6}$, S has 12 electrons in its valence shell
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