Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
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Author: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 2, Problem 2B.24E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formal charge on each atom has to be determined and structure of lower energy has to be identified.

Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, Chapter 2, Problem 2B.24E , additional homework tip 1

Concept Introduction:

The formal charge on each atom in the Lewis structure can be calculated from the equation written as follows:

    Formal charge=[V−L−12B]

Here,

V denotes valence electrons in free atom.

L denotes electrons present as lone pairs.

B denotes electrons present as bond pairs.

Lowest energy structure is the one that has zero or nearly zero formal charge.

(a)

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The formal charge on each atom in the Lewis structure can be calculated from the equation as follows:

  Formal charge=[V−L−12B]        (1)

For structure 1:

Substitute 5 for V, 4 for L and 4  for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on both similar nitrogen atoms.

    Formal charge(N)=5−4−12(4)=−1

Substitute 4 for V, 0 for L and 8 for B in equation (1).

    Formal charge(C)=4−0−12(8)=0

Similarly for other Lewis structure, substitute 5 for V, 2 for L and 6  for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on triply bonded nitrogen.

    Formal charge(N)=5−2−12(6)=0

Substitute 5 for V, 6 for L and 2 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on singly bonded nitrogen.

    Formal charge(N)=5−6−12(2)=−2

Substitute 4 for V, 0 for L and 8 for B in equation (1).

    Formal charge(C)=4−0−12(8)=0

Hence formal charge on each structure is illustrated below:

Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, Chapter 2, Problem 2B.24E , additional homework tip 2

Since the former has less formal charges on maximum number of atoms so I is lower in energy than II therefore I represents structure of lowest energy.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formal charge on each atom has to be determined and structure of lower energy has to be identified.

Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, Chapter 2, Problem 2B.24E , additional homework tip 3

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(b)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

The formal charge on each atom in the Lewis structure can be calculated from the equation as follows:

    Formal charge=[V−L−12B]        (1)

For structure I:

Substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on doubly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−4−12(4)=0

Substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on each of the four singly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−6−12(2)=−1

Substitute 5 for V, 0 for L and 8  for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on central arsenic .

    Formal charge(As)=5−0−12(8)=1

For structure II:

Similarly for second Lewis structure, substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on each of the three singly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−6−12(2)=−1

Substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on doubly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−4−12(4)=0

Substitute 5 for V, 0 for L and 8  for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on central arsenic .

    Formal charge(As)=5−0−12(10)=0

For structure III:

Similarly for third Lewis structure, substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on each of the four doubly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−4−12(4)=0

Substitute 5 for V, 0 for L and 8  for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on central arsenic .

    Formal charge(As)=5−0−12(16)=−3

Hence formal charge in the two structures is illustrated below.

Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, Chapter 2, Problem 2B.24E , additional homework tip 4

Since the II has a −1 on electronegative oxygen while zero formal charges on central arsenic, it is regarded as most stable and hence II represents structure of lower energy.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formal charge on each atom has to be determined and structure of lower energy has to be identified.

Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, Chapter 2, Problem 2B.24E , additional homework tip 5

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(b)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The formal charge on each atom in the Lewis structure can be calculated from the equation as follows:

    Formal charge=[V−L−12B]        (1)

For Lewis structureI, substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on each of the three singly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−6−12(2)=−1

Substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on doubly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−4−12(4)=0

Substitute 7 for V, 0 for L and 14  for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on central iodine .

    Formal charge(I)=7−0−12(14)=0

For Lewis structure II,

Substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on each of the three singly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−6−12(2)=−1

Substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on doubly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−4−12(4)=0

Substitute 7 for V, 0 for L and 12 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on central iodine .

    Formal charge(I)=7−0−12(12)=+1 \

For Lewis structure III, substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on each of the three singly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−6−12(2)=−1

Substitute 6 for V, 4 for L and 4 for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on doubly bonded O.

    Formal charge(O)=6−4−12(4)=0

Substitute 7 for V, 0 for L and 14  for B in equation (1) to calculate formal charge on central iodine .

    Formal charge(I)=7−0−12(8)=+3

Hence formal charge in the three structures is illustrated below:

Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, Chapter 2, Problem 2B.24E , additional homework tip 6

Since I has zero formal charges on central electronegative iodine atom compared to other cases with +1 and +3 formal charges, I regarded as most stable and hence I represent structure of lower energy.

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