Use simple VSEPR theory to predict the three dimensional shapes of the following molecules:

Q: The VSEPR model was developed before any xenon com-pounds had been prepared. Thus, these compounds…

A: The shapes of XeF₂, XeF₄, and XeF₆ has to be predicted.

Q: N2 and CN' are both isoelectronic. (i) Draw the molecular orbital diagram for N2 and CN molecules.…

A: Three questions based on MO structure, which are to be accomplished.

Q: (a) Predict the geometry of the SbCl52- ion, using theVSEPR method.(b) The ion SbCl63- is prepared…

A: a) Total number of valence electrons in SbCl52- = 5+(7x5)+2 =42 Antimony is the less electronegative…

Q: 2. It has been reported that 3-electron bonds may be possible. These bonds would be similar to…

A: Hydrides FH3, ClH3, and OH−3 of type MH3E2 are calculated to adopt D3h structures: NH32−, PH32−, and…

Q: Consider the following XF4 ions: PF4-, BrF4-, ClF4+, and AlF4-.(a) Which of the ions have more than…

A: The rule to find the hybridisation of ions is given by  Number of hybridised orbitals = number of…

Q: Draw the Molecular Orbital Energy Diagrams for the diatomic molecules, O2, OF and F2. Which of the…

A: The molecular orbital diagram of O2 can be drawn as follows:

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

A: The compound XeF4 is formed

Q: 9.42 Predict whether each of the following molecules is polaror nonpolar: (a) CCl4, (b) NH3, (c)…

A: Symmetrical molecules are mostly non-polar, as the dipole moment on either sides cancels each…

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

A: Given: Element D is of group 18. And the molecular geometry of DF4 is square planar.

Q: How many structures are possible for a trigonal bipyramidal molecule with a formula of AX4Y?

A: The trigonal bipyramidal molecule, AX4Y has two substituent groups X and Y. There are four X groups…

Q: Predict the valence electron configuration and the totalbond order for the molecule S2, which forms…

A: The electronic configuration for S2 molecule is shown below.

Q: The bond between carbon and hydrogen is one of the most important typesof bonds in chemistry. The…

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Q: Which of the following compounds is likely to be nonplanar (not planar)?

A: Aromatic compounds are cyclic, conjugated and planar molecules.  Aromatic compounds are -  Cyclic…

Q: he fact that BCl₃ is a planar molecule while NCl₃ is pyramidal can be explained several different…

A: The arrangement of electron pair surrounded by the central atom is explained by VSEPR theory.

Q: Sketch the shape and orientation of the following types oforbitals: (a) px, (b) dz2, (c) dx2 - y2.

A: (a) The shape and orientation of px orbital can be drawn as-…

Q: a. Explain Von't Hoff tetrahedral carbon atom theory and asymmetry with examples.

A: van't Hoff suggested two ways of using tetrahedra as models for the carbon atom For drawing one…

Q: Based on conclusions from the application of the VSEPR theory, which one of the following is linear?…

A: Among the given molecules, the molecule which is linear according to VSEPR theory is HCN.

Q: 11. Indicate their magnetic properties (that is, diamagnetic or paramagnetic) of the following Li2,…

A: The Megnetic properties of the given molecules is illustrate in the figure below: C22+ is…

Q: The illustrations below depict differences in orbital hy-bridization of some tellurium (Te)…

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Q: The presence of trans pi bonds can influence molecular stacking due to the limitation of bond…

A: The molecule having no trans pi bond will can rotate and that have effective molecular stacking.

Q: Enter in order the hybridization and coordination number (CN) of the central atom for each substance

A: Coordination number of central atom in a given molecule is the total number of atoms, molecules or…

Q: 3 dimensional structure and geometry each central atom for: CCl4, C4H10, C2H2Cl2,…

A: 1. CCl4  Geomertry : Tetrahedral

Q: Acetylene (C2H2) has a tendency to lose two protons (H+) and form the carbide ion (C22−), which is…

A: The electronic configuration of carbon is 1s22s22p2, which contains 6 electrons in them.  C2…

Q: a) how are dipole moments and miscibility related? b) how is the molecular structure and…

A: Following are the appropriate answers of the given questions.

Q: For the hypothetical cyclic square hydrogen molecular di-cation (H42+), list all electrostatic…

A: The formation of cyclic square H42+ molecular dication is possible when two hydrogen molecular ions…

Q: 8) Consider the heteronuclear diatomic molecule, HCl with bonding orbital given by, W, = 0.200,H…

A: Given the HCl bonding orbital as, Where 0.20 and 0.98 are individual coefficients of normalisation…

Q: The vertices of a tetrahedron correspond to four alternatingcorners of a cube. By using analytical…

A: Given, The vertices of a tetrahedron correspond to four alternating corner of a cube. Coordinates of…

Q: What is the bond order of the H–Ar and Ar–F bonds?

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Q: Do the molecules have a permanent electric dipole moment?

A: Which of the following molecules have permanent Dipole moment

Q: Among the following the pair in which two species are not isostructural is: a  IO3^-   and   XeO3 b…

A: Two species are said to be Isostructural if they both have same shape and hybridization. These…

Q: The presence of trans pi bonds can influence molecular stacking due to the limitation of bond…

A: From the given information, we know that trans pi bonds can influence molecular stacking.  In case…

Q: (A) (B) (C) () 12 Ihe shape of the species PCk is (A) Bipyramidal (B) (C) (D) Trigonal bipyramidal…

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Q: An AB3 molecule is described as having a trigonal-bipyramidalelectron-domain geometry. (a) How many…

A: a) Since the molecule has trigonal bi-pyramidal electron domain geometry and has 3 sigma bonds as it…

Q: What type of hybridization we observe in phosphorous penta-chloride? State the molecular shape name,…

A: To find: The type of hybradization, shape and bond angle of phosphorous penta- Chloride.

Q: What is the N-O bond order in the nitrate molecule, NO3-?

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Q: According to recent spectroscopic results, nitramide H N-N H is a nonplanar molecule. It was…

A: (a) The non-planar structure of nitramide (N2H2O2) is as follows: Bond order is nothing but the sum…

Q: What property of molecules allows them to change their threedimensionalshape?

A: Polar bonds are the covalent bond where the electron density between two atoms is unequally shared.…

Q: Do the molecules below have a permanent electric dipole moment?

A: Different atoms having different electronegativities account for an electronegativity difference…

Q: A benzene molecule can be modeled as six carbon atoms arrangedin a regular hexagon in a plane. At…

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Q: Consider the linkage between the two central C atoms in cis-2-butene. How many sigma bonds join…

A: Given that, but-2-ene has two geometrical isomers, these are cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene.  Here…

Q: Ammonia reacts with oxygen and water to produce nitric acid. What change in hybridization of the…

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Q: Consider the molecules CO+ and CN and use molecular orbital theory to answer the following:

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Q: Thionyl chloride (SOCI,) is a chlorinating reagent used to prepare alkyl halides from alcohols. Draw…

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

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.