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[SiF(6)]^(2-) is known where as [SiCl(6)...

`[SiF_(6)]^(2-)` is known where as `[SiCl_(6)]^(2-)` not. Reason is

A

Steric crowdng

B

Unavailablity of d orbitals

C

Both a and b

D

None

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