Homework Solutions
October 8
69. 45a. linear
45b. trigonal pyramidal
45c. tetrahedral
45d. tetrahedral
45e. trigonal planar
45f. bent
45g. linear
45h. linear (but then two atoms will always
be linear)
45i. linear (but then, two atoms will
always be)
48a. NO2-; linear
NO3-; trigonal planar
48b. all three are linear
70.a. trigonal planar; double bonds between Se and all three O
b. bent; double bonds between Se and both O, plus a lone pair at the Se
c. trigonal pyramidal; single bond between P and all three Cl, plus a lone pair at P
d. bent; single bond between S and both Cl, two lone pairs at S
e. tetrahedral; single bonds between Si and all four F