- For the following chemical structures (1) C/F† (ii) SİF4 (iii) SeBr4 (iv) BrF - For each species, answer the following questions - Predict the bond angles. Explain any deviation from the expected bond angle. - Determine the molecular polarity of these molecules. For a polar one, include the net dipole moment on the 3-D drawings (sketches). - Do (ii) and (iii) have the same molecular shape? Explain why or why not.

- For the following chemical structures (1) C/F† (ii) SİF4 (iii) SeBr4 (iv) BrF - For each species, answer the following questions - Predict the bond angles. Explain any deviation from the expected bond angle. - Determine the molecular polarity of these molecules. For a polar one, include the net dipole moment on the 3-D drawings (sketches). - Do (ii) and (iii) have the same molecular shape? Explain why or why not.

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

8th Edition

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Author:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley

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Chapter7: Covalent Bonding

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Problem 76QAP: In each of the following molecules, a central atom is surrounded by a total of three atoms or...

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