Question

8. Write the best Lewis structure, and determine the molecular geometry, hybridization, and polarity for each of the following molecule/ion (8 pts.) Molecules Lewis Structure Molecular geometry Hybridization Polarity ClF3 POCl3 KrF2

Molecules	Lewis Structure	Molecular geometry	Hybridization	Polarity
ClF3
POCl3
KrF2

Answer 1

The molecular geometry of CIF3 is T-shaped with asymmetric charge distribution around the central atom. Therefore CIF3 is polar OC - I Cify molecular Geometry = f CT-shape) :F: Lewis Structure = : Hybridization (CIF3 is Polor :f = sp²d dp = 2 10 Bond = 3 = 3+2 = 5 =s+p+d Molecular Geometry Tetrahedral POCZ SD3

Krfa .. :: • Lewis Structure Molecular Geometry Linear Shape • Hybridization = lp= 3 OBP = 2 = 5 Linear Geometry (Non polar) The molecule POCl3 is a polar molecule because there is an uneven distribution of electrons throughout the molecule. This can be easily determined by attempting to draw a line of symmetry through the molecule. Slope this will help you. Good luck