Silicon forms SiF6^2– ion whereas corresponding fluoro compound of carbon is not known.

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Silicon forms SiF6^2– ion whereas corresponding fluoro compound of carbon is not known.

Silicon forms SiF₆^2– ion whereas corresponding fluoro compound of carbon is not known. Explain.

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

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Silicon has 3d-orbitals in the valence shell and thus expands its octet giving sp³d²hybridisation while d-orbitals are not present in the valence shell of carbon. It can undergo ip³-hybridisation only. Thus, carbon is unable to form CF₆^2- anion.

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