Chapter 2, Problem 81QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular representation of the liquid ${\text{CCl}}_{\text{4}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The carbon tetrachloride molecule contains 1 carbon atom and 4 chlorine atoms. The number valence electrons in the carbon atom is 4 thus, it can form bond with 4 chlorine atoms as the valence electron in chlorine is 1. The sharing of electrons takes place between the carbon and chlorine atoms forming single bonds.