Some molecules have central atoms with steric numbers greater than 4. For example, the central sulfur atom

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Some molecules have central atoms with steric numbers greater than 4. For example, the central sulfur atom in SF6 has a steric number of 6. Its actual geometry (called octahedral), is shown below (all the bond angles are 90° or 180°).

F F F-S-F BR F

(a) Are the bonds in SF6 polar, polar covalent, or ionic? Explain.

(b) Would you predict the SF6 molecule to be polar or nonpolar? Justify your answer.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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