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    The number of electrons in the valence shell of sulphur in\[S{{F}_{6}}\]is

A)  12                                         

B)  10

C)  8                                            

D)  11

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

                \[S\]has 6 electrons in its valence shell and it shares 6 electrons with 6 fluorine atoms. \[\therefore \]In\[S{{F}_{6}}\,\,S\]has 12 electrons