Trigonal Pyramidal Geometry of Ammonia Molecule Quiz

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Which type of orbitals tend to concentrate toward electropositive groups?

Pi orbitals

Sigma orbitals (correct)

d orbitals

f orbitals

Where do orbitals with pi character tend to concentrate?

Toward electropositive groups

Toward electronegative groups (correct)

In the central atom

Away from the molecule

How many lone pairs are present in a molecule with trigonal bipyramidal geometry?

Zero (correct)

One

Three

Two

What is the main purpose of applying the rules mentioned in the text regarding orbitals?

To predict bond angle between atoms Signup and view all the answers

Which theory is sometimes used as an alternative to VSEPR Theory for determining molecular geometries?

Hybridization Theory Signup and view all the answers

Why does VSEPR Theory struggle with isoelectronic species like I-F and Te-F?

Size difference leading to different shapes Signup and view all the answers

In transition metals, what is the term used for non-bonded pairs of electrons that do not influence a compound's geometry?

Inactive pairs Signup and view all the answers

What property of substituent groups or lone pairs does VSEPR Theory not consider for transition metals?

Size Signup and view all the answers

Which type of geometry do VSEPR Theory and Hybridization Theory typically agree on?

Octahedral Signup and view all the answers

What leads to different shapes for isoelectronic species according to VSEPR Theory?

Different bond lengths Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of VSEPR Theory with respect to isoelectronic species like I-F and Te-F?

VSEPR Theory overlooks the difference in bond lengths between different atoms in isoelectronic species. Signup and view all the answers

Why does VSEPR Theory not consider the size of substituent groups or inactive lone pairs in transition metals?

Inactive lone pairs have no impact on the overall geometry of a compound. Signup and view all the answers

In trigonal bipyramidal geometry, how many lone pairs are typically present?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

Where do orbitals with sigma character tend to concentrate?

Toward electropositive groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of applying the rules mentioned in the text regarding orbitals?

To estimate bond angle in molecules Signup and view all the answers

Why does VSEPR Theory predict pentagonal bipyramidal geometry for isoelectronic species like I-F and Te-F despite their different shapes?

VSEPR Theory incorrectly assumes that all bond lengths are equal regardless of differences in atoms. Signup and view all the answers

When discussing trigonal bipyramidal geometry, what do orbitals with pi character tend to concentrate toward?

Electronegative groups Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of molecules do VSEPR Theory and Hybridization Theory typically disagree on?

Shape Signup and view all the answers

Trigonal Pyramidal Geometry of Ammonia Molecule Quiz

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Which type of orbitals tend to concentrate toward electropositive groups?

Where do orbitals with pi character tend to concentrate?

How many lone pairs are present in a molecule with trigonal bipyramidal geometry?

What is the main purpose of applying the rules mentioned in the text regarding orbitals?

Which theory is sometimes used as an alternative to VSEPR Theory for determining molecular geometries?

Why does VSEPR Theory struggle with isoelectronic species like I-F and Te-F?

In transition metals, what is the term used for non-bonded pairs of electrons that do not influence a compound's geometry?

What property of substituent groups or lone pairs does VSEPR Theory not consider for transition metals?

Which type of geometry do VSEPR Theory and Hybridization Theory typically agree on?

What leads to different shapes for isoelectronic species according to VSEPR Theory?

What is a limitation of VSEPR Theory with respect to isoelectronic species like I-F and Te-F?

Why does VSEPR Theory not consider the size of substituent groups or inactive lone pairs in transition metals?

In trigonal bipyramidal geometry, how many lone pairs are typically present?

Where do orbitals with sigma character tend to concentrate?

What is the main purpose of applying the rules mentioned in the text regarding orbitals?

Why does VSEPR Theory predict pentagonal bipyramidal geometry for isoelectronic species like I-F and Te-F despite their different shapes?

When discussing trigonal bipyramidal geometry, what do orbitals with pi character tend to concentrate toward?

Which aspect of molecules do VSEPR Theory and Hybridization Theory typically disagree on?

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