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(a) Predict the hybridization of the oxygen atom in water,
Chapter 23, Problem 2P(choose chapter or problem)
(a) Predict the hybridization of the oxygen atom in water \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\), Draw a picture of its three-dimensional structure, and explain why its bond angle is \(104.5^{\circ}\).
(b) The electrostatic potential maps for ammonia and water are shown here. The structure
of ammonia is shown within its EPM. Note how the lone pair creates a region of high
electron potential (red), and the hydrogens are in regions of low electron potential
(blue). Show how your three-dimensional structure of water corresponds with its EPM.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
H_{2}O
104.5^o
NH_3
H_{2}O
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
(a) Predict the hybridization of the oxygen atom in water \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\), Draw a picture of its three-dimensional structure, and explain why its bond angle is \(104.5^{\circ}\).
(b) The electrostatic potential maps for ammonia and water are shown here. The structure
of ammonia is shown within its EPM. Note how the lone pair creates a region of high
electron potential (red), and the hydrogens are in regions of low electron potential
(blue). Show how your three-dimensional structure of water corresponds with its EPM.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
H_{2}O
104.5^o
NH_3
H_{2}O
ANSWER:
Problem 2P
(a) Predict the hybridization of the oxygen atom in water, H2O. Draw a picture of its three-dimensional structure, and explain why its bond angle is 104.5°.
(b) The electrostatic potential maps for ammonia and water are shown here. The structure of ammonia is shown within its EPM. Note how the lone pair creates a region of high electron potential (red), and the hydrogens are in regions of low electron potential (blue). Show how your three-dimensional structure of water corresponds with its EPM.
Step by step solution
Step 1 of 3
The hybridization of water molecule is known from the formula of hybridization,
Where, H is type of hybrid orbitals,
V is number of valence electrons in the molecule,
M is monovalent atoms attached to central atom,
C is cationic charge,
A is anionic charge