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In the conversion `SiF_(4) + 2F^(-) rarr [SiF_6]^(-2)`, the hybridization of Si changes from

A

`sp^2` to `sp^3`

B

`sp^3` to `sp^2`

C

`sp^3 ` to `Sp^3 d^2 `

D

`sp^(3) d^(2)` to `sp^3`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`SiF_(4) + 2F^(-)rarr[SiF_6]^2`
`sp^3 " " sp^3 d^2`
tetrahedral octahedral geometry
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