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If all of the electron groups around a central atom are bonding groups (that is there are no lone pairs) what is the molecular geometry for two electron groups?
linear
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What determines the molecular geometry of a molecule?
Consider: Number of bonding domains on the central atom Number of non-bonding electron pairs (lone pairs) on the central atom
When the electron pair and molecular geometry are different?
Electron pair geometry considers both bonding and lone pairs of electrons around a central atom, while molecular geometry focuses solely on the arrangement of bonded atoms. This can lead to different geometries when there are lone pairs present; for example, in ammonia (NH₃), the electron pair geometry is tetrahedral due to one lone pair, but the molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal. The presence of lone pairs affects bond angles and the overall shape of the molecule, resulting in distinct geometries.
How do you determine the type of hybridization of the central atom by relating it to the molecular geometry?
check valence electron
What is the molcular geometry of NH4?
The molecular geometry of NH4+ is tetrahedral. This is because NH4+ has four bonding regions (four hydrogen atoms bonding with the central nitrogen atom) and no lone pairs of electrons on the central nitrogen atom.
Is XeCl4 octahedral electron geometry?
Yes, XeCl₄ has an octahedral electron geometry. The molecule consists of a central xenon atom surrounded by four chlorine atoms and two lone pairs of electrons. The arrangement of these electron pairs, including the lone pairs, leads to an octahedral shape due to the symmetrical distribution of the bonding and non-bonding electron pairs around the xenon atom. However, the molecular geometry of XeCl₄ is square planar due to the positioning of the lone pairs.
How can one predict molecular geometry?
One can predict molecular geometry by considering the number of bonding and non-bonding electron pairs around the central atom, using VSEPR theory. The arrangement of these electron pairs determines the shape of the molecule.
What determines the molecular geometry of a molecule?
Consider: Number of bonding domains on the central atom Number of non-bonding electron pairs (lone pairs) on the central atom
What is the difference between Electron Geometry and Molecular Geometry and explain the circumstances under which they will not be the same?
Check the link, it is a sheet describing the different types of electron and molecular geometry. It helped me a lot. ^^ electron pair geometry and molecular geometry won't be the same if there are lone pairs involved.
What is the electron domain geometry of BrF3?
Octahedral is the edcc geometry and the molecular geometry is square pyramidal
What is the electron pair geometry around the central atom of SeF6?
electron pair geometry: octahedral molecular geometry: octahedral
What is the molecular geometry SnCl5-?
The molecular geometry of SnCl5- is square pyramidal. This is because the central tin atom has five bonding pairs and no lone pairs, leading to a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry. The lone pair occupies one of the equatorial positions, resulting in a square pyramidal molecular geometry.
When the electron pair and molecular geometry are different?
Electron pair geometry considers both bonding and lone pairs of electrons around a central atom, while molecular geometry focuses solely on the arrangement of bonded atoms. This can lead to different geometries when there are lone pairs present; for example, in ammonia (NH₃), the electron pair geometry is tetrahedral due to one lone pair, but the molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal. The presence of lone pairs affects bond angles and the overall shape of the molecule, resulting in distinct geometries.
Clf4- square planar b clf4 plus linear c no2- t-shaped d brf3 bent e co2 s?
a) ClF4- has a square planar geometry due to its five electron domains, with four bonding pairs and one lone pair. b) ClF4+ has a linear geometry with no lone pairs, resulting in a linear molecular shape. c) NO2- has a T-shaped geometry with three electron domains - one lone pair and two bonding pairs. d) BrF3 has a bent molecular geometry due to the presence of two lone pairs and two bonding pairs around the central atom. e) CO2 has a linear molecular geometry as it has two electron domains and no lone pairs around the central carbon atom.
How do you determine the type of hybridization of the central atom by relating it to the molecular geometry?
check valence electron
What determine the molecule geometry of a molecule?
Consider: Number of bonding domains on the central atom Number of non-bonding electron pairs (lone pairs) on the central atom
What is the molcular geometry of NH4?
The molecular geometry of NH4+ is tetrahedral. This is because NH4+ has four bonding regions (four hydrogen atoms bonding with the central nitrogen atom) and no lone pairs of electrons on the central nitrogen atom.
How does the VSERP formula explain molecular shape?
Valence electron pairs will move as far apart from each other as possible. (Apex)
