5) each carbon atom. Subane C8H8 (s) is a cubic-shaped hydrocarbon with a carbon atom at each corner of the cube. H ecular Cubane is very unstable. Some researchers have been seriously injured when crystals of the compound exploded while being scooped out of a bottle. Not surprisingly, cubane has been the subject of some research as an explosive. a. According to the VSEPR theory, what should be the shape around each carbon atom? What bond angle is associated with this shape? b. If you assume an ideal cubic shape, what are the actual bond angles around each carbon? c. Explain how your answers to questions 5a and 5b suggest why this molecule is so unstable.

5) each carbon atom. Subane C8H8 (s) is a cubic-shaped hydrocarbon with a carbon atom at each corner of the cube. H ecular Cubane is very unstable. Some researchers have been seriously injured when crystals of the compound exploded while being scooped out of a bottle. Not surprisingly, cubane has been the subject of some research as an explosive. a. According to the VSEPR theory, what should be the shape around each carbon atom? What bond angle is associated with this shape? b. If you assume an ideal cubic shape, what are the actual bond angles around each carbon? c. Explain how your answers to questions 5a and 5b suggest why this molecule is so unstable.

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

8th Edition

ISBN:9781285199030

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 42CR

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Draw and upload a Lewis structure for CH4. as well as answer the following questions. -what is the hybrizatjon around the carbon? - what is the electron pair geometry for your drawing? -what is the bond angle between the C-H bonds of CH4 what is the molecular shape for CH4?
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid found in many veg-etable oils, such as soy, peanut, and cottonseed. A key structural feature of the molecule is the c is orientation around its two dou-ble bonds, where R1and R2 represent two different groups thatform the rest of the molecule. (a) How many different compounds are possible, changing onlythe cis-trans arrangements around these two double bonds?(b) How many are possible for a similar compound with three double bonds?
The structural formula for ethane is (a) What is the molecular formula for ethane?(b) What is its empirical formula?(c) Can we infer from this drawing that the H—C—H bond angles are 90 degrees?
1. What are functional groups? What are some common functional groups and how do functional groups affect the properties of an organic molecule? 2. What is the functional group on each of the molecules above?
1 (a.) Should all of the angles in methane (CH4) be equal? b.) What additional information does the VSEPR theory give you beyond electron dot structures?
Cyanogen (CN)2 is known as pseodohalogen because it has some properties like halogens. It is composed of two CN’s joined together. 1. For the stable structure of (CN)2, draw the dipole arrows for the bonds.2. Base on the stable structure, determine the polarity of molecule and state your reason.
what is the bond angle for S - O - H in H2SO4?
1. For each molecule and ion below, indicate the total number of valence electrons. Based on that number of electrons, draw a valid Lewis structure.2. Use VSEPR theory to determine the electron arrangement and the geometry of the molecule around the central atom(s). A table of geometries is attached.3. Build the molecule using the molecular models provided in the lab. Sketch your model well enough to show the geometry. Include bond angles.4. Using your understanding of electronegativity and its trends in the Periodic Table, determine if polar bonds exist in the molecule.5. Using bond polarity and molecular shape, determine if the molecule has an overall dipole. If all the bonds are nonpolar, the molecule is nonpolar. If polar bonds are present, then consider the shape to determine if the molecule has an overall dipole.
Give the expected bond angle of C-C-N in the molecule CH3-C≡N on VSEPR Theory?
How many equivalent carbons are in C2H3Cl3 ? A) 2 B) 1 C) 0 D) 3
A. Fluoromethane B. Methanol C. Chloromethane D. Water 1. Which molecule has the highest dipole moment? 2. Which molecule has the greatest bond angle relative to the electronegative atom? 3. Which molecule has the most optimal bond angle? 4. Which molecule is the most polar? 5. Which molecule contains the most electronegative atom?
VSEPR MODEL AND GEOMETRY MOLECULAR CH3NO2 C3H6O N2H4 CHCl3 CH6BN HCN C2H3LiO2