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Chapter 10, Problem 36E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Determine the electron geometry, molecular geometry, and idealized bond angles for each molecule. In which cases do you expect deviations from the idealized bond angle?
a. CF4 b. NF3
c. OF2 d. H2S
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Determine the electron geometry, molecular geometry, and idealized bond angles for each molecule. In which cases do you expect deviations from the idealized bond angle?
a. CF4 b. NF3
c. OF2 d. H2S
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
(a)
According to the Lewis theory,
Number of valence electrons for C atom = 4
Number of valence electrons in F atom = 7
Total number of valence electrons in .