Bonding Exam Qs

Explain why the C-Cl bond is polar

SF6 and SF3 + have different shapes and different bond angles.

Deduce the shape of SF6 and the shape of SF₃⁺ State the bond angle in SF6 and the bond angle in SF₃⁺

Justify the bond angles by referring to electron pairs.

This question is about the shapes of molecules.

Discuss the difference between the shapes of CF₄ and XeF₄

In your answer you should:

• name the shape of each molecule

• explain the shape of each molecule

• explain the bond angle(s) in each molecule

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Describe the structure and bonding in magnesium (2)