Molecular Geometry
Molecular Geometry
Molecular Geometry
Bond Angle Adjustments: Lone pairs repel other e- domains more than bonds do ( ≈ 2.5° per L.P. )
Example:
CH4 vs. NH3 vs. H2O
∠HCH = 109.5° ∠HNH = 107° ∠ HOH = 104.5°
Polarity Trends: A molecule will be non-polar if all dipoles cancel out, otherwise, it will be polar.
• Formula: AXnE0 with all the X's the same → Non-Polar Molecule
• Formula: AXnE0 with not all A-X bonds identically polar → Polar Molecule
• Formula: AXnEn≥1 → Usually Polar
◦ Exception : XeF4