Chapter 9: Problem 57
Shown here are three pairs of hybrid orbitals, with each set at a characteristic angle. For each pair, determine the type of hybridization, if any, that could lead to hybrid orbitals at the specified angle.
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Chapter 9: Problem 57
Shown here are three pairs of hybrid orbitals, with each set at a characteristic angle. For each pair, determine the type of hybridization, if any, that could lead to hybrid orbitals at the specified angle.
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(a) If you combine two atomic orbitals on two different atoms to make a new orbital, is this a hybrid orbital or a molecular orbital? (b) If you combine two atomic orbitals on one atom to make a new orbital, is this a hybrid orbital or a molecular orbital? (c) Does the Pauli exclusion principle (Section 6.7\()\) apply to MOs? Explain.
An \(\mathrm{AB}_{3}\) molecule is described as having a trigonal-bipyramidal electron-domain geometry. How many nonbonding domains are on atom A? Explain.
The reaction of three molecules of fluorine gas with a Xe atom produces the substance xenon hexafluoride, \(\mathrm{XeF}_{6}\) : $$\mathrm{Xe}(g)+3 \mathrm{~F}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{XeF}_{6}(s) $$ (a) Draw a Lewis structure for \(\mathrm{XeF}_{6}\). (b) If you try to use the VSEPR model to predict the molecular geometry of \(\mathrm{XeF}_{6}\), you run into a problem. What is it? (c) What could you do to resolve the difficulty in part \((\mathrm{b}) ?(\mathbf{d})\) The molecule \(\mathrm{IF}_{7}\) has a pentagonalbipyramidal structure (five equatorial fluorine atoms at the vertices of a regular pentagon and two axial fluorine atoms). Based on the structure of \(\mathrm{IF}_{7}\), suggest a structure for \(\mathrm{XeF}_{6}\).
The Lewis structure for allene is Make a sketch of the structure of this molecule that is analogous to Figure \(9.25 .\) In addition, answer the following three questions: (a) Is the molecule planar? (b) Does it have a nonzero dipole moment? (c) Would the bonding in allene be described as delocalized? Explain.
(a) What does the term diamagnetism mean? (b) How does a diamagnetic substance respond to a magnetic field? (c) Which of the following ions would you expect to be diamagnetic: \(\mathrm{N}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{Be}_{2}^{2+}, \mathrm{C}_{2}^{-} ?\)
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