Practice: Determine the bond angle for the following compound: BeCl2.
Concept #1: Bond Angles
Example #1: If the H–C–H angle within the CH4 molecule is 109.5º, what is the H–N–H bond angle within NH3?
Concept #2: Bond Angles and Electron Groups
Bond angles can further differentiate molecules that possess the same number of electron groups.
Example #2: Determine the H–Sn–H bond angle for the following compound: SnH2.
Practice: Determine the bond angle for the following compound: BeCl2.
Practice: Determine the bond angle for the thiocyanate ion, SCN–.
Practice: Determine the Cl–O–Cl bond angle for the OCl2 molecule.
