(a)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Bond angle is the angle between two bonds of a molecule and it is determined based on the electron-domain geometry.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
The Lewis electron dot structure for
The electron-region geometry of Sulphur atom bonded to two other atoms and one lone pair of electron is triangular planar. It is a type of
(b)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Refer to (a).
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
The Lewis electron dot structure for
.
The electron-region geometry of Boron atom bonded to three other atoms is triangular planar. It is a type of
(c)
Interpretation:
The bond angles of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to (a).
(c)
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
The Lewis electron dot structure for
.
The electron-region geometry of first Carbon atom bonded to three other atoms is triangular planar. It is a type of
The electron-region geometry of third Carbon atom bonded to two other atoms is linear. It is a type of
(d)
Interpretation:
The bond angles
Concept Introduction:
Refer to (a).
(d)
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
The Lewis electron dot structure for
.
The electron-region geometry of first Oxygen atom bonded to two other atoms and two lone pair of electrons is tetrahedral. It is a type of
The electron-region geometry of nitrogen atom bonded to three other atoms is triangular planar. It is a type of
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