Chapter 9, Problem 114IE

(a)

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To determine:

The given balanced equation.

(b)

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To determine:

The Lewis structure of ${\text{OSF}}_{\text{4}}$ in which the formal charges of all the atoms are zero.

(c)

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To determine:

The enthalpy of the reaction and is it endothermic and exothermic reaction.

(d)

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To determine:

The electron domain geometry of ${\text{OSF}}_{\text{4}}$ and two possible geometries for the molecule based on the electron domain geometry.

(e)

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To determine:

The molecular geometries in part (d) which is more likely to be observed for the molecule.