(a) Interpretation: Prediction of the shape of C 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.
(a) Interpretation: Prediction of the shape of C 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.
Solution Summary: The author explains how VSEPR theory is used in chemistry to predict or determine the shape or geometry of the molecule.
Prediction of the shape of CH4 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 PH3 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 CHF3 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 SO2 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 SO3 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 CCl2F2 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 NH3 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 PCl3 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.
(f) SO:
Best Lewis Structure
3
e group geometry:_
shape/molecular geometry:,
(g) CF2CF2
Best Lewis Structure
polarity:
e group arrangement:_
shape/molecular geometry:
(h) (NH4)2SO4
Best Lewis Structure
polarity:
e group arrangement:
shape/molecular geometry:
polarity:
Sketch (with angles):
Sketch (with angles):
Sketch (with angles):
1.
Problem Set 3b
Chem 141
For each of the following compounds draw the BEST Lewis Structure then sketch the molecule (showing
bond angles). Identify (i) electron group geometry (ii) shape around EACH central atom (iii) whether the
molecule is polar or non-polar (iv)
(a) SeF4
Best Lewis Structure
e group arrangement:_
shape/molecular geometry:
polarity:
(b) AsOBr3
Best Lewis Structure
e group arrangement:_
shape/molecular geometry:
polarity:
Sketch (with angles):
Sketch (with angles):
(c) SOCI
Best Lewis Structure
2
e group arrangement:
shape/molecular geometry:_
(d) PCls
Best Lewis Structure
polarity:
e group geometry:_
shape/molecular geometry:_
(e) Ba(BrO2):
Best Lewis Structure
polarity:
e group arrangement:
shape/molecular geometry:
polarity:
Sketch (with angles):
Sketch (with angles):
Sketch (with angles):
Chapter 3 Solutions
Student Solutions Manual for Bettelheim/Brown/Campbell/Farrell/Torres' Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 11th
Introduction to General, Organic and BiochemistryChemistryISBN:9781285869759Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar TorresPublisher:Cengage Learning