Chapter 13, Problem 46E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The Lewis diagram of ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ molecule is to be drawn and its molecular geometry and polarity are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The Lewis diagram shows the bonding between different atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons in the molecule. It shows how the valence electrons of an atom are arranged in the molecule. In Lewis diagram two electrons are indicated as a line to show bonding between atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The Lewis diagram of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ molecule is to be drawn and its molecular geometry and polarity are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The Lewis diagram shows the bonding between different atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons in the molecule. It shows how the valence electrons of an atom are arranged in the molecule. In Lewis diagram two electrons are indicated as a line to show bonding between atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The Lewis diagram of ${\text{GeH}}_{\text{4}}$ molecule is to be drawn, its molecular geometry and polarity is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The Lewis diagram shows the bonding between different atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons in the molecule. It shows how the valence electrons of an atom are arranged in the molecule. In Lewis diagram two electrons are indicated as a line to show bonding between atoms.