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10. Classify the following as discrete molecules or solid state compounds with extended structures. NH3 Diamond _ Naci_ SF6__

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NH3 = discrete molecule .It is a gas in which nitrogen is sp3 hybridised hence NH3 is tetrahedral in geometry Diamond = It  exists in solid state .It is a covalent solid having three dimensional structure in which each carbon is sp3 hybridised. NaCl = It is a solid compound . It has three dimensional structure in which each sodium atom is attached  to 6 chlorine atoms and each chlorine atom is attached to 6 sodium atoms. SF6 = It is a discrete molecule.It is a gaseous compound in which sulphur is sp3d2 hybridised hence it has octahedral geometry.

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