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Delve into the world of molecular geometry, bonding modes, and ideal bond angles for carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, and hydrogen. Learn about Lewis dot structures and the rules for drawing them effectively in this comprehensive guide.
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(2) (1) (4) (3) N O , these elements may have a variable number of bonds Geometry and favoritebonding modes (total number of bonds)for C, N,O, halogen, H 4 3 2 1 1
supplemental HO 68 109.5 109.5 109.5 109.5 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 109.5 109.5 109.5 109.5 tetrahedral trigonal planar linear linear 107.5 107.5 q<120 pyramidal or trigonal pyramid bent 104.5 bent valence shell electron pair repulsion Ideal bonding angles for carbon 180 180 Ideal bonding for carbon are four bonds to carbon - four bonding modes Bond angles are less than ideal angle Electron pair occupies a lot of space & is held close to nucleus of central atom
Structure and Bonding Go to the powerpoint Rules for Drawing Lewis Dot Structures