Lewis structure SCl6

Answer 1

The central atom is Sulfur (S). It is singly bonded to each of the six Chlorines (Cl). Each of the six Chlorines has three lone pairs. Sulfur can have six bonds because it is in the third row and can therefore have an expanded octet.

Answer 2

The Lewis structure of SCl6 consists of a central sulfur atom bonded to six chlorine atoms. Sulfur has six valence electrons and chlorine has seven, so the total number of valence electrons is 6 (S) + 6(7) = 48. Distribute the electrons to form six S-Cl bonds, and then add lone pairs as needed to fulfill the octet rule for each atom.

Answer 3

S is the central atom. You add the 6 chlorines to bond with sulfur with a single bond. THis is allowed because sulfur can be an expanded octet because it is in the third row.