Chapter 11.10, Problem 11.12P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The shape of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}\text{,}{\text{NF}}_{\text{3}}\text{and}{\text{BeI}}_{\text{2}}$ has to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

VSEPR model:

  This model is based on the concept of electron pairs will repel each other electrically and will try to minimize this repulsion to do this electron pairs will be arranged around a central atom as far apart as possible.