1. The molecule boron trifluoride, BF3, assumes a trigonal planar geometry with boron as the central atom. Which statement correctly describes the polarity of the B-F bond and the polarity of the molecule? A. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar. B. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar. C. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is polar. D. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is polar. E. The polarity cannot be determined.

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1. The molecule boron trifluoride, BF3, assumes a trigonal planar geometry with boron as the
central atom. Which statement correctly describes the polarity of the B-F bond and the polarity
of the molecule?
A. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar.
B. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar.
C. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is polar.
D. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is polar.
E. The polarity cannot be determined.
2. Which of the following species will exhibit tetrahedral geometry?
A. CCI4
B. CO32 -
C. 03
D. PCI5
E. SF6
3. If a compound has a polar bonds, then
1. It is polar overall.
II. There is an electronegativity difference between the bonded atoms.
III. It is ionic.
IV. It doesn't have resonance.
A. Il only
B. II, IV
C. I, II, IV
D. I, II
E. All of the above statements are correct.
4. Predict the geometry and polarity of the CS2 molecule.
A. linear, nonpolar
B. linear, nonpolar
C. tetrahedral, polar
D. bent, polar
E. bent, nonpolar
Transcribed Image Text:1. The molecule boron trifluoride, BF3, assumes a trigonal planar geometry with boron as the central atom. Which statement correctly describes the polarity of the B-F bond and the polarity of the molecule? A. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar. B. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is nonpolar. C. The B-F bond is nonpolar; the BF3 molecule is polar. D. The B-F bond is polar; the BF3 molecule is polar. E. The polarity cannot be determined. 2. Which of the following species will exhibit tetrahedral geometry? A. CCI4 B. CO32 - C. 03 D. PCI5 E. SF6 3. If a compound has a polar bonds, then 1. It is polar overall. II. There is an electronegativity difference between the bonded atoms. III. It is ionic. IV. It doesn't have resonance. A. Il only B. II, IV C. I, II, IV D. I, II E. All of the above statements are correct. 4. Predict the geometry and polarity of the CS2 molecule. A. linear, nonpolar B. linear, nonpolar C. tetrahedral, polar D. bent, polar E. bent, nonpolar
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