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Which of the following correctly describes the electron pair geometry and molecular geometry of SF6?
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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
Molecular Geometry
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Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry of a fluorine molecule (F_2)?
A
Bent
B
Trigonal planar
C
Tetrahedral
D
Linear
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Step 1: Identify the type of molecule. F_2 is a diatomic molecule consisting of two fluorine atoms bonded together.
Step 2: Recall that molecular geometry describes the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule. For diatomic molecules, there are only two atoms connected by a single bond.
Step 3: Understand that with only two atoms, there are no bond angles to consider beyond the bond itself, so the molecule must be arranged in a straight line.
Step 4: Recognize that the molecular geometry of any diatomic molecule, including F_2, is always linear because the two atoms are connected by a single bond with no other atoms to create angles.
Step 5: Conclude that the best description of the molecular geometry of F_2 is linear.
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