Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The molecular structure of given molecule
Concept introduction:
VSEPR theory helps to draw the molecular shape as:
Total number of valence electron pairs | Number of bond pairs | Number of lone pairs | Geometry and shape |
2 | 2 | 0 | linear |
3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal planar |
2 | 1 | bent | |
4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral |
3 | 1 | Pyramidal | |
2 | 2 | Bent |
The multiple bonds are considered as single bond for determining the molecular structure.
(a)
Answer to Problem 60A
The molecular structure of
Explanation of Solution
Lewis structure of
It shows, there are 2 bond pairs and 2 lone-pairs around sulphur atom. Therefore, by VSEPR theory its shape is bent.
(b)
Interpretation:
The molecular structure of given molecule
Concept introduction:
VSEPR theory helps to draw the molecular shape as:
Total number of valence electron pairs | Number of bond pairs | Number of lone pairs | Geometry and shape |
2 | 2 | 0 | linear |
3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal planar |
2 | 1 | bent | |
4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral |
3 | 1 | Pyramidal | |
2 | 2 | Bent |
The multiple bonds are considered as single bond for determining the molecular structure.
(b)
Answer to Problem 60A
The molecular structure of
Explanation of Solution
Lewis structure of
It shows, there are 3 bond pairs and no lone pairs around carbon atom. Therefore, by VSEPR theory its shape is trigonal planar.
(c)
Interpretation:
The molecular structure of given molecule is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
VSEPR theory helps to draw the molecular shape as:
Total number of valence electron pairs | Number of bond pairs | Number of lone pairs | Geometry and shape |
2 | 2 | 0 | linear |
3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal planar |
2 | 1 | bent | |
4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral |
3 | 1 | Pyramidal | |
2 | 2 | Bent |
The multiple bonds are considered as single bond for determining the molecular structure.
(c)
Answer to Problem 60A
The molecular structure of
Explanation of Solution
Lewis structure of
It shows, there are 3 bond pairs and no lone-pair around carbon atom. Therefore, by VSEPR theory its shape is trigonal planar.
(d)
Interpretation:
The molecular structure of given molecule HCN is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
VSEPR theory helps to draw the molecular shape as:
Total number of valence electron pairs | Number of bond pairs | Number of lone pairs | Geometry and shape |
2 | 2 | 0 | linear |
3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal planar |
2 | 1 | bent | |
4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral |
3 | 1 | Pyramidal | |
2 | 2 | Bent |
The multiple bonds are considered as single bond for determining the molecular structure.
(d)
Answer to Problem 60A
The molecular structure of
Explanation of Solution
Lewis structure of
It shows, there are 2 bond pairs and no lone pairs around carbon atom. Therefore, by VSEPR theory its shape is linear.
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