12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
Bond Angles
4PRACTICE PROBLEM
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are used in tracer applications wherein they are released in one location and then their concentration is measured at a different place. One application is to observe air movement and trace the flow of pollutants. Hexafluoropropylene (CF3CFCF2) is one example of PFCs which is a very potent greenhouse gas because of its long lifetime in the atmosphere. Draw the complete Lewis structure of Hexafluoropropylene and determine the bond angles around each carbon center.
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are used in tracer applications wherein they are released in one location and then their concentration is measured at a different place. One application is to observe air movement and trace the flow of pollutants. Hexafluoropropylene (CF3CFCF2) is one example of PFCs which is a very potent greenhouse gas because of its long lifetime in the atmosphere. Draw the complete Lewis structure of Hexafluoropropylene and determine the bond angles around each carbon center.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
From left to right: tetrahedral, 109.5°; linear, 180°; linear, 180°
B
From left to right: tetrahedral, 109.5°; tetrahedral, 109.5°; tetrahedral, 109.5°
C
From left to right: tetrahedral, 109.5°; trigonal planar, 120°; and trigonal planar, 120°