Chapter 10, Problem 10.63P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{PF}}_5$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{CCl}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{+}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{ICl}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{BeH}}_{\text{2}}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{PH}}_{\text{2}}{}^{-}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{GeBr}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{}^{-}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(i)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{BCl}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(j)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{BrF}}_4{}^{+}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(k)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{XeO}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.

(l)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular shape of ${\text{TeF}}_4$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to draw the Lewis structure of the given molecule are as follows:

Step 1: Choose the least electronegative central metal atom and place the atoms relative to each other.

Step 2: Determine the total number of valence electron.

Step 3: Place a single electron pair between each atom and subtract 2 electrons corresponding to each of these bonds from the total number of valence electrons.

Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons in pairs around each atom as non bonding electrons such that each atom gets a complete share of eight electrons.