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In SiF(6)^(2-) and SiCl(6)^(2-). which o...

In `SiF_(6)^(2-) and SiCl_(6)^(2-).` which one exist?

A

`SiF_(6)^(2-)` because of small size of F

B

`SiF_(6)^(2-)` because of large size of F

C

`SiCl_(6)^(2-)` because of small size of Cl

D

`SiCl_(6)^(2-)` because of large size of Cl

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A
In `SiF_(6)^(2-) and SiCl_(6)^(2-), SiF_(6)^(2-)` is known due to the small size of F atoms. The small six F atoms can be easily accommodated around Si atom to form `SiF_(6)^(2-)` while in `SiCl_(6)^(2-)` , six large Cl atoms cannot be accommodated around Si atom
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