Write Lewis structures for NF3 and PF5. On the basis of hybrid orbitals, explain the fact that NF3, PF3, and PF5 are stable molecules, but NF5 does not exist.

Q: For a N H 4 + ion, identify its molecular shape, bond angle, and hybrid orbitals.

A: NH4+ ion or ammonium ion is formed by the protonation of ammonia. The hybridisation,geometry and…

Q: What is the hybridization of the central atom in the sulfur tetrafluoride (SF) molecule?

A: Hybridization of the central atom in the SF4

Q: What is the electron pair geometry, lewis structure, molecular geometry, and hybridization of ClF5?…

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

Q: What hybrid orbital is formed by Zn in the formation of [Zn(OH)4]² ?

A: Firstly find the oxidation rate of Zni the given complex[Zn(OH)4]2- x-4=-2x=-2+4x=+2

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: Draw the Lewis structure of PH₃ and then determine its electron domain and molecular geometries.

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

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: Methane, CH4 is a tetrahedral molecule. How is this explained in terms of valence bond theory?…

A: In CH4, the atomic number of carbon is 6 and it's ground sate electronic configuration is 1s22s22p2.…

Q: how many lone pairs of electrons would there have to be on a SN=6 central atom for it to have a…

A: SN = 6 leads to octahedral geometry i.e geometry consist of 6 sp3d2 arranged in octahedral geometry.

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

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Q: Describe the structure of a P2 molecule in valence-bond terms. Why is P4 a more stable form of…

A: According to the Valence bond theory, atomic orbitals combine to form the chemical bonds. Greater…

Q: Write a short paragraph describing chemical bonding according to the Lewis model, valence bond…

A: Lewis model: Lewis model is based on octet rule. This model explains each atom have a tendency to…

Q: What is the electron pair geometry, lewis structure, molecular geometry, and hybridization of COH2?…

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Q: What is the electron pair geometry, lewis structure, molecular geometry, and hybridization of BF3?…

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

Q: Give an example of a Molecular Orbital Model?

A: According to the molecular orbital theory, each atom is combined to form molecular orbitals.  It is…

Q: B. Based on the ES electronic configuration of N and O; a) Write all the possible hybrid orbitals…

A: Interpretation: To write excited state electronic configuration of N and O and answer: a) possible…

Q: A student claims that if element D is in group 16, then the molecular geometry of DF4(g) is…

A: From VSEPR theory we can determine the structure of the compound .

Q: What atomic or hybrid orbitals make up the  bond between C and O in carbon dioxide, CO2 ?

A: Chemical Bond: It is place where the electron density is high. Bonding can take place by sharing or…

Q: a. One of the two known binary compounds of xenon and oxygen is XeO3. A Lewis structure is shown…

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Q: Draw the Lewis structure of KrF, and then determine the hybridization of the central atom.

A: Lewis structure is defined as the representation of the valence electrons present in the molecule.

Q: What is a chemical bond according to molecular orbital theory, and how is it different than the view…

A: According to Molecular Orbital Theory : The atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals -…

Q: Describe the structures of SO2 and SO3 in terms of valence-bond theory.

A: Valence bond theory also referred to VBT is a theory that describes the chemical bonding of a…

Q: Based on the molecular orbital theory of electron organization, which of the compounds O2, O2+,O2-,…

A: Bond strength depends on the bond order of molecule. Bond order can be defined as the number of…

Q: What is the electron pair geometry, lewis structure, molecular geometry, and hybridization of CH4O?…

A: Intermixing of atomic orbital of comparable energy to form equal energy of hybrid orbital .

Q: For the molecule: ASF5 What is the geometry of the molecule? Are resonance forms possible? What is…

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Q: Use the Molecular Orbital Theory to indicate the bond order, and paramagnetism or diamagnetism of…

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Q: Describe the hybridization of silicon and the molecular structure of the following molecules and…

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Q: Draw the Lewis structure of SCl₂ and then determine the hybridization of the central atom.

A: Lewis structure of a molecule is the representation to show the valence electrons along with the…

Q: When considering the Lewis structure for HF, we might mistakenly conclude that HF contains three…

A: The Two lone pairs on Fluorine are Non Bonding Electron pair because they are present  in Non…

Q: The XeO4 molecule can be said to use which type of Xe hybrid orbitals for sigma-bonding? VSEPR…

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Q: . Give the hybridization and oxidation state for sulfur in SO2, in SO3, and

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Q: How does each of the three major bonding theories (the Lewis model, valence bond theory, and…

A: According to Lewis theory, a bond is formed by sharing of a pair of electrons between two atoms. So…

Q: Why is it important to understand the concept of orbital hybridization?

A: Orbital hybridization is mixing of orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape…

Q: What is the hybrid orbital of each of the following molecules or ions? Briefly explain your answer.…

A: We have to find out the hybridisation for the given molecule.

Q: Draw the Lewis structures and molecular orbital diagrams for CO and NO. What are their bond orders?…

A: Lewis dot structure is defined as the structure which represents the number of valence electrons…

Q: In valence bond theory, covalent bonds are described in terms of the overlap of atomic or hybrid…

A: Valence bond theory is a theory used to predict the shape of molecule

Q: Boron trifluoride readily combines with ammonia: BF3 + NH3 ® F3B-NH3.  How does the hybridization of…

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Q: Using the generic molecular orbital diagram, account for the experimental and predicted behaviors of…

A: Molecular orbital diagrams show molecular orbital (MO) energy levels in the centre, surrounded by…

Q: What is the electron pair geometry, lewis structure, molecular geometry, and hybridization of GeF2?…

A: To draw lewis structure we count total valance electrons and make required number of bonds for each…

Q: Describe the bonding in pyridine, C5H5N, using hybrid orbitals.

A: The bonding in pyridine using hybrid orbitals to be described.

Q: Draw molecular orbital energy diagrams for C2, C2 2+ and C2 2- Predict the bond order and presence…

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Q: Draw the Lewis structure of CBr4 and then determine its electron domain and molecular geometries.

A: We need to draw the Lewis structure of CBr4 and predict the electron domain and molecular geometry…

Q: Why oxygen molecules are considered to be paramagnetic?

A: Electrons not only go around the atom in their orbitals, they also spin, which creates a magnetic…

Q: What hybrid orbital is formed by Zn in the formation of [Zn(OH)4]²?

A: [Zn(OH)4]2-forms a tetrahedral complex. Zn2+has the Aufbau structure of [18Ar]4s23d10→[18Ar]3d10.…

Q: Outline the steps in creating molecular orbitals for larger molecules (larger molecules means more…

A: To outline the steps in creating molecular orbitals for larger molecules having more than 3 atoms.

Q: What is the electron pair geometry, lewis structure, molecular geometry, and hybridization of NO? Is…

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Q: Account for the ability of phosphorus to form five bonds, as in PF5.

A: Covalent bond: Bond formed by sharing of electron between two atom of similar electronegative…

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.