11. For the CH4 molecule, VSEPR Theory states that: a. Hydrogen atoms will cluster together to get as far away as possible from the electron cloud of carbon b. A tetrahedral shape will form, because the electrons of the hydrogen atoms will repel each other, creating the maximum possible amount of space between each hydrogen atom c. A pyramidal shape will form because of a lone pair of electrons on the carbon d. This molecule is impossible 12. For the CH4 molecule, Valence Bond Theory states that: a. Carbon will form sp hybrid orbitals b. Carbon will form sp? hybrid orbitals c. Hydrogen will form sp hybrid orbitals d. pi bonds will form between carbon and hydrogen 13. Which atom or ion could not have the following electron configuration: 1s 2s 2p°3s 3p° а. Ar b. Cl c. S d. P3-
Formal Charges
Formal charges have an important role in organic chemistry since this concept helps us to know whether an atom in a molecule is neutral/bears a positive or negative charge. Even if some molecules are neutral, the atoms within that molecule need not be neutral atoms.
Polarity Of Water
In simple chemical terms, polarity refers to the separation of charges in a chemical species leading into formation of two polar ends which are positively charged end and negatively charged end. Polarity in any molecule occurs due to the differences in the electronegativities of the bonded atoms. Water, as we all know has two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom. As oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen thus, there exists polarity in the bonds which is why water is known as a polar solvent.
Valence Bond Theory Vbt
Valence bond theory (VBT) in simple terms explains how individual atomic orbitals with an unpaired electron each, come close to each other and overlap to form a molecular orbital giving a covalent bond. It gives a quantum mechanical approach to the formation of covalent bonds with the help of wavefunctions using attractive and repulsive energies when two atoms are brought from infinity to their internuclear distance.
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