Chapter 3, Problem 3.83P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $\text{C}{\text{H}}_4$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $P{\text{H}}_3$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $\text{C}\text{H}{\text{F}}_3$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $S{\text{O}}_2$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $S{\text{O}}_3$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(f)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $\text{C}\text{C}{\text{l}}_2{\text{F}}_2$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(g)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $\text{N}{\text{H}}_3$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(h)

Interpretation:

Prediction of the shape of $P\text{C}{\text{l}}_3$ molecule is determined.

Concept Introduction:

The nucleus along with its electrons where it is located defines the shape of a molecule.

VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule with the help of number of pairs of electrons present around the central atom of the molecule.