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SF6 exists but OF6 does not because...

`SF_6` exists but `OF_6` does not because

A

d-orbitals of sulphur are vacant and are available for bonding

B

more bonding electrons can be accomodated in orbitals with n = 3

C

sulphur has larger ionization energy than oxygen

D

the difference of electronegativity is less between oxygen and fluorine.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Vacant d-orbitals are present in sulphur and absent in oxygen
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