(a)
Interpretation:
An appropriate bond angle for the given species has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
A bond angle is the angle defined by lines joining the centers of two atoms to a third atom to which they are bonded.
Hybridization of carbon, nitrogen or oxygen can be identified by counting the number of
If the atoms do not form
If the atoms form one
If the atoms form two
(b)
Interpretation:
An appropriate bond angle for the given species has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
A bond angle is the angle defined by lines joining the centers of two atoms to a third atom to which they are bonded.
Hybridization of carbon, nitrogen or oxygen can be identified by counting the number of
If the atoms do not form
If the atoms form one
If the atoms form two
(c)
Interpretation:
An appropriate bond angle for the given species has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
A bond angle is the angle defined by lines joining the centers of two atoms to a third atom to which they are bonded.
Hybridization of carbon, nitrogen or oxygen can be identified by counting the number of
If the atoms do not form
If the atoms form one
If the atoms form two
(d)
Interpretation:
An appropriate bond angle for the given species has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
A bond angle is the angle defined by lines joining the centers of two atoms to a third atom to which they are bonded.
Hybridization of carbon, nitrogen or oxygen can be identified by counting the number of
If the atoms do not form
If the atoms form one
If the atoms form two
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