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Hour Exam 4
Fall, 2004
There are 120 points on this exam. All multiple choice questions are worth five points
each. For all other questions, the point value is in parentheses at the end of the question.
He Pt P Na S F
4. How many of the following is/are planar (all atoms in the same plane) ?
SO3 PH3 BrF4-1 BCl3 SiH4
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
e. 0
5. a. PF5 exists but NF5 does not. Using complete sentences, suggest an
explanation for this. (5)
H H
_
H - C = C - C - O - C - C - C≡N:
¯
H H H :O: H
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
F.C.(atom 5):
F.C.(atom 8):
8. In each pair of bonds indicate the more polar bond and use an arrow to show the
direction of polarity in each bond. The point of the arrow should be towards the
negative end of the bond. (3 each)
a. C-O C-N
b. B-H B-I
c. B-O P-S
9. Draw any Lewis structures you use to arrive at an answer.
a. Which has the strongest ionic bond: MgO or RbI
Explain your answer. (5)
b. Which nitrogen- oxygen bond will require the most energy to completely
break: NO2+1 or H2NOH
Explain your answer. (5)
molecular geometry:
molecular geometry:
polar or nonpolar:
molecular geometry:
bond angle:
resonance? Yes or no
d. CH3CH(OH)COOH Electronic geometry: at C #3
Molecular geometry: at C #3
Bond angles: at C #3
Polar or nonpolar: