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[SiF(6)]^(-2) is known , but [CF(6)]^(-2...

`[SiF_(6)]^(-2)` is known , but `[CF_(6)]^(-2)` not formed . Explain.

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Due to absence of vanct d orbitalxz , carbon cannot exceed its coordination number upto six.
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