Question

Determine the shape around each central atom in each molecule, and explain any deviation from ideal bond angles:
(b) N2O3(ONNO2)\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\left(\mathrm{ONNO}_2\right)

Solution

Verified
Answered 1 year ago
Answered 1 year ago
Step 1
1 of 2

N2O3N_{2}O_{3} will have four bonding pairs and no lone pair of electrons on the central N atom that forms double bonds with 2 O atoms which will result in trigonal planar geometry. The ideal bond angle is 120 °\text{\textdegree}, and because there is no lone pair of electrons on N it will be the ideal 120 °\text{\textdegree}. The geometry around N atom on the NO will be V-shaped or bent because of the lone pair of electrons on the N atom, and because of the repulsion from the lone pair the bond angle will be less than the ideal 109°\text{\textdegree}.

Create an account to view solutions

By signing up, you accept Quizlet's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Continue with GoogleContinue with Facebook

Create an account to view solutions

By signing up, you accept Quizlet's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Continue with GoogleContinue with Facebook

More related questions

1/4

1/7