Q. The halogen showing maximum coordination number of sulphur in $SX_{n}$ halides is
A) Cl
B) Br
C) F
D) I
Explanation
(c)
Fluorine due to its very high electronegativity oxidises sulphur to its highest oxidation state and thus, forms $SF_{6}$ where S shows its maximum coordination number
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