Briefly explain how SF6 can be formed while the octet rule only allows for eight electrons. Use the conventional explanation and compare it with the molecular orbital theory

Q: Hydrocarbons are not the only things subject to combustion. Elemental sulfur will burn brightly to…

A: Combustion of elemental sulfur is given as: S8 (s) + 8 O2 (g) → 8 SO2 (g)8 SO2 (g) + 4 O2 (g) → 8…

Q: Determine the electron geometry, molecular geometry, and idealized bond angles for each of the…

A: Electron geometry is defined as the geometrical arrangement of the electron groups present around…

Q: Use the molecular orbital energy diagram below to answer the questions about bond order for the…

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Q: What is the difference between electron geometry and molecular geometry in VSEPR theory  ?

A: The difference between electron geometry and molecular geometry in VSEPR theory has to be given.

Q: Consider the molecule NCS-1. Draw the Lewis dot diagram for this molecular ion, including resonance…

A: In NCS-, the centre atom is least electronegative carbon. Since there are 5 valence electrons in N.…

Q: create and justify the molecular orbital diagram correlated from the lewis dot structure for iodine…

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Q: Shapes of Molecules Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, abbreviated VSEPR, but pronounced…

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Q: What is a chemical bond according to valence bond theory?

A: A chemical bond is defined as an attraction between two atoms that keeps them together as a…

Q: For each molecular geometry, list the number of total electron groups, the number of bonding groups,…

A: (a). The 1nd structure is a square bipyramidal geometry. In this geometry, the number of total…

Q: Please draw the original Lewis structure then redraw the diagram in its molecular geometry and…

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Q: Complete the Lewis structures of the following molecules. Predict the molecular structure, polarity,…

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Q: Using hybridization and the long method for determining the Lewis Structures, show the most feasible…

A: Lewis structure shows the number of electrons present in the valence orbital of an atom. The total…

Q: Use VSEPR theory to predict the geometry (including bond angles) about each interior atom of methyl…

A: The VSEPR theory helps in predicting the shape and geometry of molecules. The compound considered is…

Q: According to VSEPR theory, what determines the geometry of a molecule?

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Q: Discuss the bonding between two hydrogen atoms on the basis of Heitler & London theory

A: The force pf attraction that binds t molecules are called force of attraction, Different types of…

Q: The molecular orbital valence electron configuration of the species B2+ is shown. Determine the…

A: Valence electrons in an atom or molecul refers to the outermostelectrons of the molecule, i.e.…

Q: Which statement best captures the fundamental idea behind VSEPR theory? Explain what is wrong with…

A: Lewis structures do not explain the arrangement of atoms, whereas Valence shell electron pair…

Q: Based on the Lewis dot structure of : CIO, Based on the Lewis dot structure of: SeCla Determine the…

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Q: What is a "molecular geometry"?

A: Molecular geometry, also known as the molecular structure, is the three-dimensional structure or…

Q: determine the total number of valence electrons; write the Lewis structure; give the electron pair…

A: i) Valance electrons are the sum of total valance electrons of all the atoms involved in the…

Q: What are the angles a and b in the actual molecule of which this is a Lewis structure? H H N: H H…

A: The compound given is,

Q: A molecule with 5 electron domains has three lone pairs. What positions in the molecular geometry…

A: The position of lone pairs is determined by Bent's rule for steric number 5.

Q: How do you apply VSEPR theory to predict the shape of a molecule with more than one interior atom?

A: VSEPR theory is used to determine the geometry of a molecule,  each atom in a molecule will achieve…

Q: Determine the Lewis structure of CF3PCF2. Determine the hybridization of the P atom and the…

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Q: Describe the formation of covalent bonds in terms of atomic orbital overlap Explain the concept of…

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Q: Apply molecular orbital theory to predict which species has the strongest bond.a) N2b) N2-c) N2+d)…

A: Hence, the bond order in N2 is 3.

Q: Suppose that a molecule has four bonding groups and one lone pair on the central atom. Suppose…

A: Given information is as follows: Molecule has four bonding groups and one lone pair on the central…

Q: A Lewis structure is a two-dimensional representation of a molecule that does not necessarily show…

A: The Lewis structure of the compound YX5 confirms that the bond pair of electrons present at the…

Q: Which of the following does not need to be taken into account when applying VSEPR theory to predict…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will ask only first question for you. In order to get…

Q: Please give the following for NO-2 Lewis Structure Hybridization of the Central atom Electron pair…

A: All the mentioned structures for NO2- are shown in the picture below:

Q: What is a covalent chemical bond according to valence bond theory?

A: Covalent chemical bond: It is a bond formed when there is mutual and equal sharing of electrons…

Q: These phenomena can be strong enough to reshape the orbitals of the atoms due to repulsion between…

A: These phenomena can be strong enough to reshape the orbitals of the atoms due to repulsion between…

Q: 4. ONOH

A: Here we have to write the Lewis structure and molecular geometry of central atom of the given…

Q: 9. The molecule CH₂CH=CHCH₂CH₂ is a 5-carbon chain with 1 double bond between the second and third…

A: Given that, a molecule is pent-2-ene. The structure is CH3CH=CHCH2CH3. We have to tell the geometry…

Q: A student claims that if element D is in group 18, then the molecular geometry of DF4(g) is square…

A: Agree molecule with 4bond pairs and two lone pairs have square plannar geometry. This VESPR…

Q: Which statement is consistent with the valence bond theory?   All the atomic orbitals of an atom…

A: The statement which is consistent with the valence bond theory has to be given.

Q: Sketch the three-dimensional structure of the Hydrogen carbonate ion. Clearly indicate the…

A: The electronic geometry and shape for the compounds are to be examined by the VSEPR theory.

Q: The explanation of shapes of simple molecules based on hybridization of orbitals

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Q: Suppose that a molecule has four bonding groups and one lone pair on the central atom. Suppose…

A: Given information is as follows: Molecule has four bonding groups and one lone pair on the central…

Q: Use VESPER theory to predict the shapes molecular iodine, tetramethylammonium iodide (both ions),…

A: Hybridization explains the overlapping of two atomic orbitals which gives the formation of new…

Q: In valence bond theory, a covalent chemical bond is the overlap of half-filledatomic…

A: According to the Valence Bond theory, chemical bond results from the overlap of two half-filled…

Q: Use molecular orbital theory to complete the ground state electron configuration for each of the…

A: The distribution of electrons in bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals in molecular orbital…

Q: Why is the molecular geometry for water classified as bent and not linear?

A: Lewis Dot structures is the representation of the valence electrons of the atom.Total number of…

Q: Draw the Lewis structure of SO₃ (by following the octet rule on all atoms) and then determine the…

A: in lewis structure molecule are shown by all bonding and non bonding electrons(lone pairs ) in…

Q: 3. CNOH

A: Lewis structures, also known as Lewis dot formulas, Lewis dot structures, electron dot structures,…

Q: which of the following is an advantage of valence bond theory over lewis structures? gives…

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Q: Determine the molecular geometry around each of the labelled "central" atoms:

A: 1. Geometry and shape are two different things.  2. Geometry in the scence tetrahedral  or  planner…