`SF_2, SF_4 and SF_6` have the hybridizations at sulphur atom respectively, as

Options

A. `sp^2, sp^3, sp^2 d^2`
B. `sp^3, sp^3, sp^3d^2`
C. `sp^3, sp^3 d , sp^3 d^2`
D. `sp^3, spd^2, d62 sp^3`

Answer

C

Explanation

To determine type of hybridization, count `sigma` bonds + `(to)` coordinate bonds + lone pairs on central atom + single electron.
This number comes out to be
`2 to sp` hybridization
`3 to sp^2` hybridization
`4 to sp^3 or dsp^2` hybridization
`5 to sp^3 d` hybridization
`6 to sp^3 d^2 or d^2 sp^3` hybridization
`SF_2 : F - underset(* *)overset(* *) S - F`
Total number ` = 4 to sp^3` hybridization
`SF_4:`
Total number `= 5 to sp^3` d hybridization
`SF_6`:
Total number ` = 6 to sp^3 d^2` hybridization.