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Interpretation: The comparison of the Lewis structures with the molecular orbital view of the bonding in
Concept introduction: When the atomic orbitals overlap with each other in the region where density of electrons is high, then molecular orbitals are formed. Overlap of the atomic orbitals determines the efficiency of the interaction between the atomic orbitals.
Energy of bonding molecular orbitals is less than the nonbonding molecular orbitals.
To determine: The comparison of the Lewis structures with the molecular orbital view of the bonding in
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Chapter 20 Solutions
Study Guide for Zumdahl/Zumdahl/DeCoste’s Chemistry, 10th Edition
- For each of the following molecules or ions that contain sulfur, write the Lewis structure(s), predict the molecular structure (including bond angles), and give the expected hybrid orbitals for sulfur. a. SO2 b. SO3 c. d. e. SO32 f. SO42 g. SF2 h. SF4 i. SF6 j. F3SSF k. SF5+arrow_forwardA Lewis structure obeying the octet rule can be drawn for O2 as follows: Use the molecular orbital energy-level diagram for O2 to show that the above Lewis structure corresponds to an excited state.arrow_forwardWhen considering the Lewis structure for HF, we might mistakenly conclude that HF contains three lone pairs on the F atom which are degenerate. Explain the nature of these three electron pairs by referring to the molecular orbital energy level diagram.arrow_forward
- Discuss how the bond order and # of unpaired electrons change when an eletron is added O2- and an electron is ionized, O2+.arrow_forwardThe bond angles in the nitrite ion, nitrogen dioxide, and the nitronium ion (NO2+) are 115°, 134°, and 180°, respectively. Explain these values using Lewis structures and VSEPR theory.arrow_forwardTwo useful organic compounds that contain Cl atoms are vinyl chloride(CH2=CHCl) and chloroethane (CH3CH2Cl). Vinyl chloride is the startingmaterial used to prepare poly(vinyl chloride), a plastic in insulation,pipes, and bottles. Chloroethane (ethyl chloride) is a local anesthetic.Why is the C–Cl bond in vinyl chloride stronger than the C–Cl bond inchloroethane?arrow_forward
- Write the best Lewis dot structure for POCl₃, be sure to give the electronic geometry, molecular geometry, hybridization of the central element, polarity, and bond angle around the central element.arrow_forwardDraw the best Lewis dot structure for BrO₄⁻, being sure to give the electronic geometry, molecular geometry, hybridization of the central element, polarity, and bond angle around the central element.arrow_forwardShown below is the molecular orbital diagram for O2. Does O22– have a shorter or longer bond length?arrow_forward
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