Solutions for Inorganic Chemistry
Problem 1P:
Draw Lewis structures to describe the bonding in the following molecules: (a) F2; (b) BF3; (C)...Problem 2P:
Use the Lewis structure model to deduce the type of nitrogen-nitrogen bond present in (a) N2H4, (b)...Problem 3P:
Draw the resonance structures for the O3 molecule. What can you conclude about the net bonding...Problem 5P:
2.5 Each of the following is a radical. For which does a Lewis structure correctly confirm this...Problem 6P:
(a) Use VB theory to describe the bonding in the diatomic molecules Li2,B2andC2. (b) Experimental...Problem 7P:
2.7 Use VB theory and Lewis structure model, determine the bond order in (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) and...Problem 8P:
2.8 Does VB theory indicate that the diatomic molecule is a viable species? Rationalize your...Problem 9P:
2.9 (a) Use MO theory to determine the bond order in each of and . (b) Does the MO picture of the...Problem 12P:
Draw charge-separated resonance structures to give a representation of the bonding in PF5 such that...Problem 14P:
In the following table, match a species in list 1 with an isoelectronic partner in list 2.Some...Problem 15P:
Using the data in table 2.2, determine which of the following covalent single bonds ispolar and (if...Problem 17P:
2.17 Use the VSEPR model to predict the structures of (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h)...Problem 18P:
2.18 Use the VSEPR model to rationalize the structure of shown in Fig.2.19. What are the bond...Problem 19P:
Determine the shapes of each of the following moleculesand then, using the data in table 2.2 state...Problem 20P:
2.20 State whether you expect the following species to possess stereoisomers and, if so, draw their...Problem 21P:
2.21 (a) Draw resonance structure for the CO, choosing only those that you think contribute...Problem 24P:
Suggest reasons for the following observations. The second ionization energy of He is higher than...Problem 27P:
2.27 (a) Write down the ions that are present in the compound . What shape do you expect each ion...Problem 28P:
2.28 Assuming that VSEPR model can be applied successfully to each of the following species,...Problem 29P:
Critically compare the VB and MO treatments of the bonding in O2, paying particular attention to the...Problem 30P:
The table below gives the average composition of the Earths atmosphere (ppm = parts per million)....Browse All Chapters of This Textbook
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