What type of compound is sulfur hexafluoride is an example of? Chemistry Matter Compounds 1 Answer anor277 Jun 30, 2018 Well, this is an hypervalent sulfur compound, i.e. #S(VI+)#... Explanation: #SF_6# is an octahedral sulfur compound, that is an extremely potent greenhouse gas. Answer link Related questions Why compounds of transition metals are coloured? What compounds conduct electricity? Are compounds considered pure substances? What compounds are insoluble in water? What compounds are electrolytes? What compounds are hydrophobic? How can I calculate the molar mass of a compound? How can compounds be broken down? Can compounds be both ionic and covalent? How are molecular compounds named? See all questions in Compounds Impact of this question 7408 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License