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levacccp [35]
3 years ago
5

If the symbol X represents a central atom, Y represents outer atoms, and Z represents lone pairs on the central atom, the struct

ure Y---X---Y (2 lone pairs around X) could be abbreviated as XY2Z2. Classify these structures according to their shape.
Molecular Geometries:

linear

bent 120

bent 109

trigonal pyramidal

T-shaped

see saw

square planar

square pyramidal
Chemistry
1 answer:
Inessa05 [86]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The correct option is: bent 109°

Explanation:

Covalent molecules are the molecules in which the atoms are linked by covalent bonds. The electrons involved in the formation of a covalent bond are known as shared pair or <u>bond pair of electrons</u>.

The three-dimensional arrangement of the atoms of a molecule in space is known its molecular structure or geometry.

<u>Given molecule</u>: XY₂, having two lone pairs around the central atom X.

Since the molecule XY₂ has <u>two lone pairs</u> and <u>two bond pairs</u> of electrons. Therefore according to the VSEPR theory, the given molecule has a <u>bent molecular geometry with 109° bond angle.</u>

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