Chapter 13, Problem 124AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The molecular structure and at least two different possible structures with same central atom of ${\text{BrFI}}_{\text{2}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The sum of valence electrons must be arranged in such a way that all atoms must get octet configuration (8 electrons).

  $\text{Hybridization = Number of sigma bonds + Number of lone pairs on bonded atoms}\text{.}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The molecular structure and at least two different possible structures with same central atom of ${\text{XeO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{F}}_{\text{2}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The sum of valence electrons must be arranged in such a way that all atoms must get octet configuration (8 electrons).

  $\text{Hybridization = Number of sigma bonds + Number of lone pairs on bonded atoms}\text{.}$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The molecular structure and at least two different possible structures with same central atom of ${\text{TeF}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{{}_3}^{-}$ needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The sum of valence electrons must be arranged in such a way that all atoms must get octet configuration (8 electrons).

  $\text{Hybridization = Number of sigma bonds + Number of lone pairs on bonded atoms}\text{.}$