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What is the shape of compounds with six atoms or groups of atoms symmetrically arranged around a central atom?
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?
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?
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?
Who developed the concept of octahedral coordination geometry to explain stoichiometries and isomerism in coordination compounds?
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What point group does a perfect octahedron belong to?
What point group does a perfect octahedron belong to?
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