Prediction of molecular geometry - 2 | Molecular Geometry

Chapter 9 - Molecular Geometry

What is the electron-domain geometry and the molecular shape of the following molecules:

BrF₃, SO₃, IF₂^-, SF₂and O₃ ?

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Solution

Electron-domain Geometry = EDG; Molecular Shape = MS

BrF₃ ⇒ AX₃E₂ ⇒ EDG = trigonal bipyramidal, MS = T-shaped

SO₃ ⇒ AX₃ ⇒ EDG = trigonal planar, MS = trigonal planar

IF₂^- ⇒ AX₂E₃ ⇒ EDG = trigonal bipyramidal, MS = linear

SF₂ ⇒ AX₂E₂ ⇒ EDG = tetrahedral, MS = bent

O₃ ⇒ AX₂E ⇒ EDG = trigonal planar, MS = bent

General Chemistry 1 - Prediction of molecular geometry - 2