Question

Describe the bonding around the chlorine atom in perchloric acid, HClO4. Specifically, what type of hybrid...

Describe the bonding around the chlorine atom in perchloric acid, HClO4. Specifically, what type of hybrid oribtals would the chlorine atom employ, and what type of chlorine and oxygen orbitals are invovled in forming the pi bonds.

Science   Chemistry   
0 0
Add a commentTranscribed image text
Next >

Homework Answers

Answer #1

Hybridization of Cl in HClO4 is sp3 according to VSEPR theory & it is Tetrahedral in shape with bond angle 109.80. Chlorine is double bonded to three oxygen atoms and single bonded to hydroxl group, with a dipole moment of 2.14566 Debye. chlorine atom uses sp3 hybrid orbitals while oxygen atoms are sp2 hybridized.

Cl(sp3)-O(sp2) makes a pi bond. Please see below image

Thank You So Much! Please Rate this answer as you wish.

0 0
Know the answer?
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Log In

Sign Up

Not the answer you're looking for?
Ask your own homework help question
Similar Questions
Describe the bonding of the central atom in the NO2^-1 ion using Valence Bond Theory 1.)...
Describe the bonding of the central atom in the NO2^-1 ion using Valence Bond Theory 1.) Sketch the hybrid orbitals of the central atoms. Show/describe what nitrogen electrons in which orbitals overlap with oxygen electrons in which orbitals. 2.) Write hybridizationa and bonding scheme for the central atom in the NO2^-1 ion. Sketch the molecule, including overllapping orbitals and label all bonds ( pi or sigma.)
What type of atomic orbitals of the central atom mix to form hybrid orbitals for FCN?...
What type of atomic orbitals of the central atom mix to form hybrid orbitals for FCN? State the hybridization for each atom in FCN. How many sigma bonds are in FCN? How many pi bonds?
5. Draw the Lewis structures for the nitrate ion. (There are three resonance structures.) Using these...
5. Draw the Lewis structures for the nitrate ion. (There are three resonance structures.) Using these Lewis structures describe the bonding in the nitrate ion. a) What is the geometry about all of the atoms: what is the geometry about the central N atom? What is the electron domain geometry of the oxygen atoms? What are the hybrid orbitals on the N and O atoms in the ion? b) How many sigma bonds are in this ion? Which orbitals overlap...
1) Describe an example of each of the following that may be found of your kitchen:...
1) Describe an example of each of the following that may be found of your kitchen: Explain how your choice falls into this category, and if there is a chemical name or symbol for it, provide that as well. Provide a photo of your example with your ID card in it. a) a compound b) a heterogeneous mixture c) an element (symbol) Moving to the Caves… Lechuguilla Caves specifically. Check out this picture of crystals of gypsum left behind in...
When is a hypothesis considered scientific? a. when it is based on something other than observation...
When is a hypothesis considered scientific? a. when it is based on something other than observation b. when it can be tested and is refutable c. when it relies on anecdotal evidence d. when it relies on mystical explanations e. All hypotheses are considered scientific until experiments determine otherwise. 3. Of the following, which is the earliest step in the scientific process? a. generating a hypothesis b. analyzing data c. conducting an experiment d. drawing a conclusion e. developing a...
ADVERTISEMENT
Need Online Homework Help?

Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.

Ask a Question
ADVERTISEMENT