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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

In VSEPR theory, how many electron domains are around the central atom in an octahedral geometry (e.g., SF₆)?
Options
A 4
B 5
C 6
Correct Answer
D 7
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Octahedral geometry has six electron domains around the central atom (e.g., six bonding pairs in SF₆).

Hint

Six electron pairs.

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