Worksheet – CHM 111 Molecular Geometry

Worksheet – CHM 111 Molecular Geometry
Make molecular models of the compounds listed in the table below and complete the table.
# of
# of lone
electrons Polar?
Molecular pairs on Molecular Bond Hybridizati
Lewis Structure groups on Yes or
Formula central Geometry angle(s) on
central No
atom
atom




Trigonal
H2CO 3 0 120° Yes sp2
Planar




Trigonal
90°,120°
ClF3 5 2 Bipyramid Yes sp3d
and 180°
al




H2O2 4 2 Bent 109.5 Yes sp3




OCS 2 0 Linear 180 Yes sp




N/A
-
ClO2 4 2 Bent 109.3 (ionic Sp2
)