Pyridine forms a stronger Lewis acid-base complex with SO3 than SO2. However, pyridine forms a weaker complex with SF6 than with SF4. Explain the difference.

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Pyridine forms a stronger Lewis acid-base complex with SO3 than SO2. However, pyridine forms a weaker complex with SF6 than with SF4. Explain the difference.

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