C2H4 performed well in the initial experiments, but we can do better. Let's look at the following other molecules and identify the molecular geometry around the central atom in each. C2H4 (Identify the geometry around one of the carbon atoms) [ Select ] P. :Br :Br: Br: [ Select ] · BF3 [ Select ] [d]

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Select one of the following for the 1st problem- ☞Trigonal Planar ☞Trigonal Pyramidal ☞Linear ☞Bent ☞Tetrahedral 2)Given your geometry assignment of C2H4, which of the molecules investigated in this question has the same geometry for further investigation?
C2H4 performed well in the initial
experiments, but we can do better. Let's look
at the following other molecules and identify
the molecular geometry around the central
atom in each.
C2H4 (Identify the geometry
around one of the carbon atoms)
[ Select ]
.P.
:Br
Br:
:Br:
[ Select ]
BF3
[ Select ]
[d]
Transcribed Image Text:C2H4 performed well in the initial experiments, but we can do better. Let's look at the following other molecules and identify the molecular geometry around the central atom in each. C2H4 (Identify the geometry around one of the carbon atoms) [ Select ] .P. :Br Br: :Br: [ Select ] BF3 [ Select ] [d]
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