12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
Molecular Geometry
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
What is the Lewis structure for F2P—PF2? What is the molecular geometry for each of its nonterminal atom?
What is the Lewis structure for F2P—PF2? What is the molecular geometry for each of its nonterminal atom?
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
The Lewis structure for F2P—PF2 is shown in the image. All of its nonterminal atom has a trigonal pyramidal geometry.
B
The Lewis structure for F2P—PF2 is shown in the image. All of its nonterminal atom has a trigonal planar geometry.
C
The Lewis structure for F2P—PF2 is shown in the image. One of the nonterminal atom has a trigonal pyramidal geometry, and the other has a trigonal planar geometry.
D
The Lewis structure for F2P—PF2 is shown in the image. One of the nonterminal atom has a bent pyramidal geometry, and the other has a tetrahedral geometry.