Chapter 1, Problem 71CP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To compare the data of given bond length between carbon and halogen and to discuss why the trend varies down the given table and across the table.

Concept introduction:

Bond length is the measure of the bond that is formed between the atoms.  This is the measure of distance between the two nuclei of the atoms that constitute the end of the bond.  The atomic radii of the halogen family increases down the group as the distance between the nucleus and outer most electron increases.

To justify: To justify why the bond length increases when the size of halogen increases.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To compare the data of given bond length between carbon and halogen and to discuss why the trend varies down the given table and across the table.

Concept introduction:

Bond length is the measure of the bond that is formed between the atoms.  This is the measure of distance between the two nuclei of the atoms that constitute the end of the bond.  The atomic radii of the halogen family increases down the group as the distance between the nucleus and outer most electron increases.

To justify: To justify the trend in bond length of ${\text{C}}_{\text{sp}}{}_{{}^3}\text{-F}$, ${\text{C}}_{\text{sp}}{}_{{}^2}\text{-F}$ and ${\text{C}}_{\text{sp}}\text{-F}$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To compare the data of given bond length between carbon and halogen and to discuss why the trend varies down the given table and across the table.

Concept introduction:

Bond length is the measure of the bond that is formed between the atoms.  This is the measure of distance between the two nuclei of the atoms that constitute the end of the bond.  The atomic radii of the halogen family increases down the group as the distance between the nucleus and outer most electron increases.

To justify: To justify how the bond length varies diagonally in the given table.