Chemistry: An Atoms-Focused Approach (Second Edition)
Chemistry: An Atoms-Focused Approach (Second Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393614053
Author: Thomas R. Gilbert, Rein V. Kirss, Stacey Lowery Bretz, Natalie Foster
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.134QA
Interpretation Introduction

To find:

the atom most likely to have unpaired electrons in each species: (a) NO2 (b) CNO (c) ClO2 (d) HO2

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Answer to Problem 4.134QA

Solution:

Sr. no. Species Atom have unpaired electron
(a) NO2 N
(b) CNO C
(c) ClO2 Cl
(d) HO2 O

Explanation of Solution

The number of valence electrons are distributed in such a way that octet of most electronegative atom in each species will be satisfied. Thus the least electronegative atom will get unpaired electron.

(a) NO2:

Total valence electrons=valence electrons in N+(2* valence electrons in O)

Total valence electrons=6+2*6=17

As Oxygen is more electronegative than Sulfur. Both oxygen takes6 electrons to complete, thus 5 electrons remained with Sulfur. They are distributed as 2 paired and 1 unpaired electron.

(b) CNO:

Total valence electrons=valence electrons in C+valence electrons in N+valence electrons in O

Total valence electrons=4+5+6=15

As Oxygen is more electronegative than Nitrogen and Carbon. Oxygen and nitrogen take electrons to complete octet. Therefore, unpaired electrons go to carbon.

(c) ClO2:

Total valence electrons=valence electrons in Cl+2*valence electrons in O

Total valence electrons=7+2*6=19

As Oxygen is more electronegative than Chlorine. Each Oxygen takes 6 electrons to complete octet, thus 3 electrons remained with Carbon. They are distributed as 1 paired and 1 unpaired electron.

(d) HO2:

Total valence electrons=valence electrons in O+total valence electrons in H

Total valence electrons=6+1=7

Hydrogen and one oxygen atom tend to complete its octet, therefore, unpaired electron goes with another Oxygen atom.

Conclusion:

Sr.no. Species Atom have unpaired electron
(a) NO2 N
(b) CNO C
(c) ClO2 Cl
(d) HO2 O

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