Using the VSEPR theory, which of the following molecules exhibit bent (angular) molecular geometry.?
CO2
SiF4
H2O
HCl
CH4
PCl5
Answer:
H2O has angular geometry because there are two lone pairs on the oxygen atom which repel the bonded pairs due to which shape of water become angilar and angle between the to bonded pairs is 104.5
CO2 is linear.
SiF4 and CH4 both are tetrahedral.
H20 is bent. (v-shaped)
HCl is linear.
PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal.
Do you need detailed explanation of how to derive each shape?
CO2 - Linear
SiF4 - Square Planar
H2O - Bent
HCl - Linear
CH4 - Tetrahedral
PCl5 - Trigonal bipyramidal
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