Chapter 3, Problem 60P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The steric number of ${\text{PF}}_3$ should be calculated. The molecular geometry for the same should be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pair around the central atom.

Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The steric number of ${\text{SO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ should be calculated. The molecular geometry for the same should be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pair around the central atom.

Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The steric number of ${\text{PF}}_6{}^{-}$ should be calculated. The molecular geometry for the same should be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pair around the central atom.

Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The steric number of ${\text{ClO}}_2{}^{-}$ should be calculated. The molecular geometry for the same should be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pair around the central atom.

Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The steric number of ${\text{GeH}}_4$ should be calculated. The molecular geometry for the same should be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pair around the central atom.

Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.