
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The indicated bond angle in the following compound should be predicted:
Concept Introduction:
The following table should be used while determining the bond around an atom.
Number of groups | Number of atoms | Number of lone pairs | Shape | Bond angle |
2 | 2 | 0 | Linear |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal planar |
|
4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | Trigonal pyramidal |
|
4 | 2 | 2 | Bent |
|

Answer to Problem 11.33P
Angle (1) and angle (2) both measures
Explanation of Solution
The given structure is as follows:
In the compound, triple bonded carbon is bonded to two other groups. If two groups surround an atom and no lone pair electron are present, the bond angle is
(b)
Interpretation:
The indicated bond angle in the following compound should be predicted:
Concept Introduction:
The following table should be used while determining the bond angle around an atom.
Number of groups | Number of atoms | Number of lone pairs | Shape | Bond angle |
2 | 2 | 0 | Linear |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal planar |
|
4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | Trigonal pyramidal |
|
4 | 2 | 2 | Bent |
|

Answer to Problem 11.33P
Angle (1) and (2) both measures
Explanation of Solution
The compound is as follows:
In the compound, three groups (hydrogen, carbon and chlorine) surround the double bonded carbon atom. And if three groups present surrounding an atom, the bond angle will be
(c)
Interpretation:
The indicated bond angle in the following compound should be predicted:
Concept Introduction:
The following table should be used while determining the bond angle around an atom.
Number of groups | Number of atoms | Number of lone pairs | Shape | Bond angle |
2 | 2 | 0 | Linear |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal planar |
|
4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | Trigonal pyramidal |
|
4 | 2 | 2 | Bent |
|

Answer to Problem 11.33P
Angle (1) and angle (2) both measures
Explanation of Solution
Given compound is as follows:
The carbon atom in the compound is surrounded by four groups (two hydrogen, one carbon and one chlorine). So, the angle between the bonds is
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