Chapter 11, Problem 124AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The effect of linear shape on polarity and hydrogen bonding in a water molecule is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Molecular shape defines the polarity of a molecule.

When identical bonds are symmetrically placed around a central atom, the molecule becomes nonpolar even if polar bonds are present.

Molecules with linear, trigonal, tetrahedral, and octahedral shapes are symmetric. They are nonpolar.

A bond between atoms of different electronegativity is polar.

A hydrogen bond is an interaction, which is found between two atoms of hydrogen attached to strongly electronegative elements.