Match the following molecules with their shapes: CCl4, NF3, BH3, N2, H2O2.
Understand the Problem
The question is presenting a matching exercise, asking to correctly pair certain molecules with their corresponding molecular shapes. The task involves identifying and correcting the pairings based on knowledge of molecular geometry.
Answer
CCl4: Tetrahedral, NF3: Trigonal Pyramidal, BH3: Trigonal Planar, N2: Linear, H2O2: Bent.
CCl4 is tetrahedral, NF3 is trigonal pyramidal, BH3 is trigonal planar, N2 is linear, H2O2 is bent.
Answer for screen readers
CCl4 is tetrahedral, NF3 is trigonal pyramidal, BH3 is trigonal planar, N2 is linear, H2O2 is bent.
More Information
The shapes of the molecules can be predicted using the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) model by considering molecular geometries resulting from electron pair repulsions.
Tips
A common mistake is not considering lone pairs which can affect the molecular shapes, for instance, NF3 has a lone pair affecting its shape.
Sources
- 9.2: The VSEPR Model - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Solved Question 3.3. Match each of the following molecules - Chegg - chegg.com
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