Chapter 18.1, Problem 18.2.2PE

(a)

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To determine: The balance equation for the given reaction.

(b)

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To determine: The Lewis structure of ${\text{OSF}}_{\text{4}}$ in which the formal charges of all atoms are zero.

(c)

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To determine: The enthalpy of the given reaction and if it is an exothermic or an endothermic reaction.

(d)

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To determine: The electron-domain geometry of ${\text{OSF}}_{\text{4}}$ and two possible geometries based on the electron-domain geometry.

(d)

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To determine: The number of axial and equatorial fluorine atoms in each of the geometry drawn in part (d).