Draw the Lewis structures and describe the geometry for the following:(a) PF4+(b) PF5(c) PF6−(d) POF3

Q: Compounds such as NaBH4, Al(BH4)3, and LiAlH4 are complex hydrides used as reducing agents in many…

A: (a) The oxidation state of each element in NaBH4 Al(BH4)3 , LiAlH4 has to be given.   NaBH4 Let x be…

Q: What are the favored geometrical arrangements for ABn molecules for which the A atom has 2, 3, 4, 5,…

A: The Lewis structure does not give any idea about molecular geometry but it purposed the distribution…

Q: Which one of the following is the most stable boron compound and why? B. B.

A: Following boron compound is most stable among the given two.

Q: Predict which will be more stable, [CrO4]2− or [WO4]2−, and explain.

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Q: Why does CO2 have a linear shape with no dipole moment?

A: Dipole moment measures the polarity of the molecule and it occurs when there is a separation of…

Q: Explain the challenges encountered in drawing a valence bond diagram for the average nitrate ion.

A: These hybrid orbitals, mix with orbitals of other atoms, and structure is drawn. Here in nitrate…

Q: Draw a Lewis structure with lowest formal charges for MnO4 -

A: To find: The Lewis structure of MnO4 -

Q: Assuming acid strength relates directly to number of O atoms bonded to the central atom, rank…

A: Given:

Q: Name all the molecular shapes that have a tetrahedralelectron-group arrangement

A: the molecular shapes that have a tetrahedral electron-group arrangement are:-

Q: The molecular structure of NCI is 3 O A. pyramidal B. bent C. none of these D. octahedral E.…

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Q: State the polarity, hybridization of the xenon atom and the geometric shape of XeBr4

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Q: The electron pair geometry around O atom in H2O is

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Q: What is the steric number of the central atom in the anion ICl2-?

A: Lewis structure of the molecule is given below:

Q: Diiodine pentaoxide (I₂O₅) was discovered by JosephGay-Lussac in 1813, but its structure was unknown…

A: a) The precursor, oxoacid is iodic acid and the reaction for formation of the oxide is given as…

Q: Which of the following best describes the shape of the sulphite ion, SO? A Trigonal planar B…

A: A multiple choice question based on molecular geometry, whowh is to be accomplished.

Q: What nonmetal in Period 3 forms 4 single bonds?

A: Silicon has valence Electronic configuration p2 It need 4 electrons to attain stable p6…

Q: 4. How many C atoms have a trigonal planar shape?

A: How many C atom in trigonal planar shape ?

Q: what is the shape of [Co(NH3)6]^3+ ?

A: Molecular geometry is the 3-D representation of the molecule in a space. In terms of electron…

Q: Which Group 5A(15) elements form trihalides? Penta-halides? Explain.

A: Introduction: Elements of group 5A(15)  are N, P, As, Sb and Bi. The electronic configuration of…

Q: How many σ (sigma) and π (pi) bonds are present in CO2?

A: The given molecule is carbon dioxide that is CO2.

Q: Which of the following five diagrams correctly represents the structure of BrCl4*?

A: Option C is correct answer

Q: Thionyl chloride, SOCl2 , has the following structure. Which bond in SOCl2 is a coordinate covalent…

A: A two-center, two electron covalent bond in which the two electrons are derived from the same atom…

Q: What's the molecular shape of CO2? tetrahedral trigonal planar linear octahedral

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Q: What is the molecular geometry of INH*?

A: Molecular geometry is decided on the basis of the atoms present in the molecule. The size of the…

Q: A molecular property of the Group 6A(16) hydrides changes abruptly down the group. This change has…

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Q: Determine the geometry of the ClF2+ ion using the VSEPR theory. Provide information about the…

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Q: What is the electron configuration of Co²⁺?

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Q: Draw the Lewis structure for a peroxide (0,) ion. C ?

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Q: Starting with CnH2n+2, derive the general formula for the compounds sh II

A: The generall formula for the first compound is CnHn+1 The general formula for the second compound

Q: What is the Lewis Structure for P4, its electron geometry, and molecular geometry?

A: The Lewis structure or molecular skeleton is also known as electron dot structure. It is the…

Q: what is the structure, geometry, and polarity of the SeNCl3 molecule?

A: The compound given is SeNCl3 (similar to NOCl3 ). In the above compound, the central atom is N with…

Q: Which of the following ions is paramagnetic?

A: Ions with unpaired electron is paramagnetic.Paramagnetic materials have a permanent dipole moment or…

Q: In developing a Lewis structure for NO +, the nitroxonium ion, how many valence electrons must you…

A: Valence electron in N = 5 Valence electron in O = 6 There is + charge on NO+ . so, it means one…

Q: What is the molecular shape of CO2 ?

A: Given :-  CO2    (carbon dioxide) To be determined :-  molecular shape of carbon dioxide

Q: appropriate nnkage Describe the shape of the following compounds/ions by drawing the linkages of…

A: Since you have posted question with multiple subparts and as per guidelines we can answer three…

Q: he noble gas electron configuration of the ion P-2 is …………………………. And the Lewis structure of this…

A: We have to: 1. Write the noble gas electron configuration of the P2- ion. 2. Lewis structure of the…

Q: Draw the best Lewis dot structure for BrCl₅, being sure to give the electronic geometry, molecular…

A: The given molecule is, BrCl5 1. Lewis dot structure is- 2. Electronic geometry- Octahedral Because…

Q: What is the shape of a molecule of SiH2O?

A: Formula for determining the hybridization of central atom :-  x= (V+M-C+A)/2  V = valence electrons…

Q: (b) Is boron a metal or a non-metal? Give reasons for your answer. (c) Why is aluminium a useful…

A: Element can be classified as metal and non metal

Q: Explain why N2 2+ is diamagnetic, while O2 4+, which has the same number of valence electrons, is…

A: The Lewis structure does not give any idea about molecular geometry but it purposed the distribution…

Q: State the Hybridization of the boron atom, polarity, and the geometric shape of BH2CI

A: Applying concept of hybridization on basis of no. Of sigma bond.

Q: Compounds such as NaBH₄, Al(BH₄)₃, and LiAlH₄ arecomplex hydrides used as reducing agents in many…

A: NaBH₄, Al(BH₄)₃, and LiAlH₄ (a) Give the oxidation state of each element in these compounds. (b)…

Q: The pentafluorides of the larger members of Group 5A(15)have been prepared, but N can have only…

A: The concept of covalent bond was introduced by the scientist Lewis. The Lewis theory states that the…

Q: what is the mass percent of chlorine in C2Cl4F2

A: The given molecule is = C2Cl4F2 The mass percent of chlorine is =?

Q: Q2a Borazine is prepared by the reaction of ammonia with diborane? Explain the chemical reaction? b)…

A: Borazine molecular formula is B3N3H6 . It is also called as borazole or inorganic benzene because…

Q: Write the molecular formula and Lewis structure for eachof the following oxides of nitrogen:

A: Since they are oxides of nitrogen ,  Blue color represents = nitrogen Red color represents = oxygen…

Q: What is the bond angle in carbon dioxide, CO2?

A: Carbon dioxide is a linear molecule.

Q: Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule with a triple bond between the twoatoms, whereas the heavier…

A: The nitrogen molecule has two nitrogen atoms attached with a triple bond. The bonding present in a…

Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Valence Bond Theory

Quantum mechanical treatment of valence bond theory refers to the relationship established between the quantum mechanical theory and the valence bond theory to describe the chemical bonding in a particular molecule.