1) Based on valence bond theory, which statement best describes the electron geometry, bonding and hybridization of the central atom in carbon tetrachloride CCI, ? A) The electron geometry of carbon in carbon tetrachloride is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization. The C-CI bond is of 7-character. B) The electron geometry of carbon in carbon tetrachloride is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization. The C-CI bond is of o-character. C) The electron geometry of carbon in carbon tetrachloride is tetrahedral with a sp2 hybridization. The C-CI bond is of o-character.

1) Based on valence bond theory, which statement best describes the electron geometry, bonding and hybridization of the central atom in carbon tetrachloride CCI, ? A) The electron geometry of carbon in carbon tetrachloride is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization. The C-CI bond is of 7-character. B) The electron geometry of carbon in carbon tetrachloride is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization. The C-CI bond is of o-character. C) The electron geometry of carbon in carbon tetrachloride is tetrahedral with a sp2 hybridization. The C-CI bond is of o-character.

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Chapter10: Molecular Structure And Bonding Theories

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.108QE: Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, has the formula C9H8O4 and the skeleton structure (a) Complete the...

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A compound of chlorine and fluorine, CIFx, reacts at about 75C with uranium to produce uranium hexafluoride and chlorine fluoride, CIF. A certain amount of uranium produced 5.63 g of uranium hexafluoride and 457 mL of chlorine fluoride at 75C and 3.00 atm. What is x? Describe the geometry, polarity, and bond angles of the compound and the hybridization of chlorine. How many sigma and pi bonds are there?
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2) Based on valence bond theory, which statement best describes the electron geometry and hybridization of the central atom(s) in acetylene HCCH? A) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is linear with a sp hybridization. B) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is trigonal planar with a sp2 hybridization. C) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization.
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