In: Chemistry
For each of the following molecules, predict the molecular shape, give bond angles, hybridization and determine whether the molecule will be polar or non-polar.
a. CF4
b. BeH2
c. SeF6
d. XeOF2
Molecule CF4
Molecular shape: Tetrahedral
Bond angle: 109.5o
Hybridization: sp3
Polarity: Non-polar [Dipole moments of individual C-F bond will cancel out each other, resulting the molecule non-polar.]
Molecule: BeH2
Molecular Shape: Linear
Bond angle: 180o
Hybridization: sp
Polarity: Non-polar [Be-H dipoles are oriented in opposite direction, they will cancel out each other resulting the molecule non-polar.]
Molecule: SF6
Molecular shape: Octahedral
Bond angle: 90o
Hybridization: sp3d2
Polarity: Non-polar [Individual S-F bonds are polar but oriented in opposite direction, they will cancel out each other resulting the molecule non-polar.]
Molecule: XeOF2
Molecular shape: T-Shape
Bond angle: F-Xe-O = 90o and F-Xe-F = 180o
Hybridization: sp3d
Polarity: Polar [Xe-F dipoles are oriented in opposite direction, they will cancel out each other but the polar Xe=O bond is responsibe for molecular polarity.]