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The molecule exhibits a trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Which of the following BEST explains the difference in bond lengths between axial and equatorial bonds in ?
Difference in hybridization of axial and equatorial chlorine atoms.
Unequal sharing of electrons between phosphorus and axial vs. equatorial chlorine atoms.
Greater repulsion experienced by axial bond pairs due to 90ยฐ interactions with equatorial bond pairs.
The presence of d-orbitals in phosphorus preferentially influences axial bond lengths.
A molecule has a bond angle of 180ยฐ. Assuming that the central atom X follows the octet rule and forms no coordinate bonds, which of the following statements regarding the molecule is MOST likely FALSE?
The central atom X uses hybrid orbitals for bonding.
The molecule is linear.
The central atom X has no lone pairs of electrons.
The molecule must be polar if X and Y have different electronegativities.
A molecule AB4 has a see-saw shape. Considering Valence Bond Theory, what is the most likely hybridization of the central atom A and its likely outer electronic configuration?
sp3, ns2np2
sp3d, ns2np3
sp3d2, ns2np4
dsp3, ns2np3nd1
Consider the molecule SF4. According to VBT, what is the hybridization of the sulfur atom and the approximate bond angle between the axial and equatorial fluorine atoms?
sp3, 109.5ยฐ
sp3d, slightly less than 90ยฐ
sp3d2, 90ยฐ
dsp3, 120ยฐ
Which of the following offers the best explanation for the square planar geometry of XeF4 based on Valence Bond Theory?
Xe undergoes sp3 hybridization, with the two lone pairs occupying opposite corners of a tetrahedron.
Xe undergoes sp3d hybridization, with the two lone pairs occupying equatorial positions.
Xe undergoes sp3d2 hybridization, with the two lone pairs occupying axial positions to minimize repulsion, leading to a square planar arrangement of the four Xe-F bonds.
Xe undergoes dsp2 hybridization, similar to transition metal complexes.
A molecule with the general formula exhibits a see-saw geometry. What is the hybridisation of the central atom 'A' and the approximate bond angle between the axial and equatorial bonds?
, 109.5ยฐ
, 90ยฐ
, 90ยฐ
, slightly less than 90ยฐ
What is the hybridisation of the central atom and the molecular geometry of ?
, trigonal bipyramidal
, octahedral
, square planar
, tetrahedral