Practice: Draw the most likely shape for the following compound: XeF4
Covalent compounds with 5 or 6 electron groups have equatorial and axial positions for surrounding elements
Equatorial and Axial Positions
Concept #1: Equatorial and Axial Positions
Example #1: Based on your knowledge of axial and equatorial positions, draw the most likely structure of PF2Cl3.
Concept #2: Lone Pair Positions
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Example #2: Determine the molecular geometry for the following ion: SCl3–.
Practice: Draw and determine the geometry for the following molecule: Br2CO
Practice: How many lone pairs reside in the equatorial position of the KrCl5+ ion.
