Textbook Question
How does a trigonal pyramid differ from a tetrahedron so far
as molecular geometry is concerned?
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Describe the bond angles to be found in each of the following molecular structures: (a) trigonal planar, (b) tetrahedral, (c) octahedral, (d) linear.
(b) An AB4 molecule has two lone pairs of electrons on the A atom (in addition to the four B atoms). What is the electron-domain geometry around the A atom?
In which of the following molecules can you confidently predict the bond angles about the central atom, and for which would you be a bit uncertain? Explain in each case. (a) H2S, (b) BCl3, (c) CH3I, (d) CBr4, (e) TeBr4.
How many nonbonding electron pairs are there in each of the following molecules: (a) (CH3)2S
How many nonbonding electron pairs are there in each of the following molecules: (b) HCN