Chapter 9, Problem 87c
Consider the following XF4 ions: PF4-, BrF4-, ClF4+, and AlF4-. (c) Which of the ions will have an octahedral electron-domain geometry?
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An AB2 molecule is described as having a tetrahedral geometry. (a) How many nonbonding domains are on atom A?
An AB2 molecule is described as having a tetrahedral geometry. (b) Based on the information given, which of the following is the molecular geometry of the molecule: (i) linear, (ii) bent, (iii) trigonal planar, or (iv) tetrahedral?
Consider the following XF4 ions: PF4-, BrF4-, ClF4+, and AlF4-. (a) Which of the ions have more than an octet of electrons around the central atom?
Consider the molecule PF4Cl. (c) Predict the molecular geometry of PF4Cl. How did your answer for part (b) influence your answer here in part (c)?
Consider the molecule PF4Cl. (d) Would you expect the molecule to distort from its ideal electron-domain geometry? If so, how would it distort?