Chapter 22, Problem 22.73QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

${\text{SF}}_{\text{6}}$ exists but ${\text{OF}}_{\text{6}}$ does not this has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Octet rule: The number of electrons around the atoms in a molecule are eight (noble gas configuration).  The elements in a molecule tend to attain noble gas configuration by sharing their valence electrons.

To explain: ${\text{SF}}_{\text{6}}$ exists but ${\text{OF}}_{\text{6}}$ does not