Why is SF6 inert towards hydrolysis? Why is $\ce{SF6}$ inert towards hydrolysis? Would not $\ce{H - F}$ bonds be created in water which is much stable and has a high negative enthalpy of formation. This hydrogen bond making must disintegrate the whole compound.
In short its kinetically stabilised, attack at S is close to impossible due to steric hindrance and rigidity of FSF angles. Thermodynamically with water it is very unstable with respect to HF$_{aq}$ and H$_2$SO$_4$. Creepy ...