Chapter 14, Problem 81AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure, molecular structure, expected hybridization of central Cl atom in ${\text{F}}_{\text{3}}{\text{ClO, F}}_{\text{2}}{\text{ClO}}_2^{+}{\text{, F}}_{\text{3}}{\text{ClO}}_{\text{2}}$ ions and molecule needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The sum of valence electrons must be arranged in such a way that all atoms must get octet configuration (8 electrons).

  $\text{Hybridization = Number of sigma bonds + Number of lone pairs on bonded atoms}\text{.}$

The polarity of molecule is determined with the help of presence of polar bond and symmetrical geometry.