Chapter 8, Problem 8.172AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure of methyl bromide, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{Br}$, and the most polar bond in ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{Br}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The Lewis symbols of the atoms indicate the total number of valence electrons surrounding the atom or the ions.

The most polar bond is formed by the two atoms with the highest electronegativity difference.

To determine: The Lewis structure methyl bromide, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{Br}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The more polar bond in ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{Br}$ from $\text{carbon}-\text{hydrogen}$ and $\text{carbon}-\text{bromine}$.