Interpretation:
Three dimensional shape of HOCl must be predicted and explained.
Concept introduction:
HOCl molecule has a central O atom to which one Cl and one H are attached.
Answer to Problem 8E
HOCl molecule is angular or ‘V’-shaped.
Explanation of Solution
In the given molecule, O is the central atom in HOCl. It is bonded with Cl and H with single bond. There are two lone pairs of electrons on O atom and three lone pairs of electrons on Cl atom.
Thus, the molecule will be angular or ‘V’-shapped due to replulsion between bond pair-lone pair electrons.
Thus, HOCl will have angular or ‘V’-shape.
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