Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The steric number of
Concept Introduction:
The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pairs around the central atom.
Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.
(b)
Interpretation:
The steric number of
Concept Introduction:
The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pairs around the central atom.
Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.
(c)
Interpretation:
The steric number of
Concept Introduction:
The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pair around the central atom.
Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.
(d)
Interpretation:
The steric number of
Concept Introduction:
The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pairs around the central atom.
Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.
(e)
Interpretation:
The steric number of
Concept Introduction:
The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It is also known as molecular geometry. Electron geometry is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs and lone pairs around the central atom.
Shape corresponds to electron geometry and geometry corresponds to molecular geometry or structure.
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