in the lewis structure for SF6, how many electrons are shared on the central atom?

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a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
e) 12

2007-12-07 16:26:05 · 2 answers · asked by peluc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

e. Each electron in Sulfur can bond with an electron on the fluorine,

2007-12-07 16:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

12. There are 6 bonds with 2 electrons each, which makes 12 electrons, so 12 dots.

2016-05-22 02:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by marget 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋