GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY
GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY
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Author: Denniston
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecule given is polar or not has to be predicted, if it is polar by using a vector the direction in the electrons are pulled has to be indicated.

(a)

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The given molecule is CS2.

The geometry of the molecule has to be determined first.  To determine the polarity, draw the Lewis structure.

  SkeletalStructureCountValenceElectrons1C×4e-=4e-S  CS2S×6e-=12e-------------------16e-

Distribute valence electron:

    GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  1

Vectors can be used to determine the polarity of this compound.  The vectors should point in the direction of each electronegative sulfur atom.  Since the dipole moment cancels each other, the molecule is not polar.

    GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  2

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecule NF3 is polar or not has to be predicted, if it is polar by using a vector the direction in the electrons are pulled has to be indicated.

(b)

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The given molecule is NF3.

The geometry of the molecule has to be determined first.  To determine the polarity, draw the Lewis structure.

  SkeletalStructureCountValenceElectrons1N×5e-=5e-FNF3F×7e-=21e-F------------------26e-

Distribute valence electron:

    GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  3

Vectors can be used to determine the polarity of this compound.  The vectors should point in the direction of electronegative fluorine atom.  The given compound is polar.

    GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  4

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecule given is polar or not has to be predicted, if it is polar by using a vector the direction in the electrons are pulled has to be indicated.

(c)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

The given molecule is HCl.

The geometry of the molecule has to be determined first.  To determine the polarity, draw the Lewis structure.

  SkeletalStructureCountValenceElectrons1H×1e-=1e-HCl1Cl×7e-=7e-------------------8e-

Distribute valence electron:

    GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  5

The given molecule is polar because there is an electronegativity difference between two atoms.

GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  6

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecule given is polar or not has to be predicted, if it is polar by using a vector the direction in the electrons are pulled has to be indicated.

(d)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

The given molecule is SiCl4.

The geometry of the molecule has to be determined first.  To determine the polarity, draw the Lewis structure.

  SkeletalStructureCountValenceElectronsCl1S×6e-=6e-ClSi  Cl4Cl×7e-=28e-Cl------------------34e-

Distribute valence electron:

    GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  7

Vectors can be used to determine the polarity of this compound.  The vectors should point in the direction of each electronegative chlorine atom.  Since the dipole moment cancels each other, the molecule is non-polar.

    GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY, Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.9Q , additional homework tip  8

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GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIOCHEMISTRY

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