Molecular Geometry

[reverdybrune]

What is the molecular shape of OCl2?

Bonus: What is the shape of IF5?

Super Bonus: Are they polar or non-polar?

PS~ Sorry this is late. I always get thrown off when we have a day off.

Note: Re-posted from my old OO.net blog

Comments

[reverdybrune]

tommyedison (on OO.net) commented:

OCl2 - I'm not sure but I am guessing a linear shape so a non polarity. Though it might be triangular.

IF5 - Six atoms - octahedral and polar?

[reverdybrune]

tommyedison (on OO.net) commented:

So is the answer correct?

[reverdybrune]

I don't post that until Monday.

[reverdybrune]

Okay, maybe tuesday. Sorry I'm late.

OCL2 is a bent molecule at 109.5 degrees, so it's polar

IF5 is a square pyramid and is also polar.