What is the molecular shape of SCl3F as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

What is the molecular shape of SCl3F as predicted by the VSEPR theory?a. linear b. bent c. see-saw d. T-shaped e. trigonal pyramidal

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Sarai Dooley Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

valence electrons of S = 6 electrons given by Cl3 = 3electrons given by F = 1total no of electrons = (6+3+1) = 10no of electron pairs = 10/2 = 5no of bond pairs with CL an F = (3+1) = 4no of lone pairs = 5-4 = 1therefore molecular shape is = see-saw... Show More

Sarai Dooley Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

C. SeeSawU= 1/2 (B-A)B=6(N)+2 *N=#atoms not counting HydrogenA=all available valence e-A: add 1 for each - charge, subtract 1 for each + chargeU=O5 Atoms = Tetrahedral i.e. CH44 Atoms=Trigonal Pyramidal3 Atoms = Angular (bent)2 Atoms=linearU=14 Atoms=Trigonal Planar3 Atoms=Angular Bent2 Atoms=LinearU=2LinearU=-16 atoms =Trigonal Bipyramidal 5 atoms=Seesaw(i.e. SCl3F)4 atoms=T-shaped3 atoms=LinearU=-27atoms=Octahedral6 atoms=Square Pyramidal5 Atoms=Square Planar... Show More

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