Textbook ExpertVerified Tutor
3 Nov 2021
Given information
Here, we are given the species and and we have to determine which one has smaller bond angle.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
In and chlorine is central metal atom.
Electronic configuration of chlorine is that is it has valence electron.
Electronic configuration of oxygen is that is it has valence electron.
Thus in case of since oxygen requires electrons and there is one negative charge, chlorine forms double bonds with oxygen and one single bond with one oxygen. That is a total of bond pairs.
In case of since oxygen requires electrons and there is one negative charge, chlorine forms double bonds with oxygen and one single bond with one oxygen. Remaining electron forms one lone pair. That is bond pairs and one lone pair.
Unlock all Textbook Solutions
Already have an account? Log in
This problem is similar to
Principles of Chemistry Molecular Approach
Edition
4th
Chapter
10
Problem
38
Edition
4th
Chapter
10
Problem
38
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
Edition
3rd
Chapter
10
Problem
38
Edition
3rd
Chapter
10
Problem
38
Chemistry: Structure and Properties
Edition
2nd
Chapter
5
Problem
60
Edition
2nd
Chapter
5
Problem
60