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Shapes of Molecules
Example 4- Phosphorus Chloride (PCl₅)
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Around the central P atom: 5 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
Takes 2 bonding angles: 90° between atoms around equator & atoms of axis; 120° between atoms at equator (360÷3) such that the shape of molecule formed is TRIGONAL BIPYRAMID.
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•Example 5- Sulphur Fluoride (SF₆)
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Around the central S atom: 6 bonding pairs, 0 lone pair
Bond angle is 90° (360÷4) such that the shape of molecule formed is OCTAHEDRAL
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You finish both part 1 & 2!
Excellent Work~
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