Answer:
70.6 %
Explanation:
First step, we define the reaction:
2P + 3Br₂ → 2PBr₃
We determine the moles of reactant:
35 g . 1mol / 159.8 g = 0.219 moles
We assume, the P is in excess, so the bromine is the limiting reagent.
3 moles of Br₂ can produce 2 moles of phophorous tribromide
Then, 0.219 moles may produce (0.219 . 2) /3 = 0.146 moles of PBr₃
We convert moles to mass:
0.146 mol . 270.67 g /mol = 39.5 g
That's the 100 % yield reaction, also called theoretical yield. The way to determine the % yield is:
(Yield produced / Thoeretical yield) . 100
(27.9 / 39.5) . 100 = 70.6 %
Answer:
A
Explanation:
'herd behavior' helps understand the question for the answer
Answer:
The molecule has a bent geometry
Explanation:
Let us look again at the principles of VSEPR theory. The shape of a molecule depends on the number of electron pairs that surround the valence shell of the central atom in the molecule.
Lone pairs distort the molecular geometry away from what is expected on the basis of VSEPR theory.
The molecule described in the question has the form AEX2. Two substituents and one lone pair form three electron domains around the central atom. The expected geometry is trigonal planar but the observed molecular geometry is bent because of the lone pairs present.
