Octahedral Molecular Geometry Quiz

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What is the shape of compounds with six atoms or groups of atoms symmetrically arranged around a central atom?

  • Tetrahedral
  • Octahedral (correct)
  • Square planar
  • Trigonal planar

Which term is used somewhat loosely by chemists, focusing on the geometry of the bonds to the central atom and not considering differences among the ligands themselves?

  • Octahedral (correct)
  • Square planar
  • Tetrahedral
  • Trigonal bipyramidal

What is an example of an octahedral compound mentioned in the text?

  • Carbon dioxide (CO2)
  • Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) (correct)
  • Ammonia (NH3)
  • Water (H2O)

Who developed the concept of octahedral coordination geometry to explain stoichiometries and isomerism in coordination compounds?

<p>Alfred Werner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What point group does a perfect octahedron belong to?

<p>Oh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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