Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The possible shapes needs to be determined, if a molecule has three electron domains.
Concept introduction:
Shape of a molecule depends on the number of electron pairs including lone pair and bond pair electrons in the valence shell.
Answer to Problem 1E
Linear or angular shapes are possible for a molecule with three electron domains.
Explanation of Solution
In case of linear shape, the central atom is bonded with another two surrounding atoms in the same line.
In case of angular or āVā shapped molecule, the two surrounding atoms form one angle with the central atom.
The general examples are represented as follows:
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Linear or angular shapes are possible for a molecule with three electron domains.
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