Can someone walk me through the shape and bond angle for (CH3)2 Be. Since Be would be the central atom and it only forms two bonds would the shape of the overall structure be based off of the Carbons or the Be that is in the middle?
Thanks!
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Zaynab Hashm 2I
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Re: 2E.19
Be would form two bonds (one with each CH3).
If it asked about the shape with respect to the central atom (Be), it would be linear (this would also be the shape of the overall structure).
BUT,
If it asked about the shape with respect to the carbon atom, it would be tetrahedral.
If it asked about the shape with respect to the central atom (Be), it would be linear (this would also be the shape of the overall structure).
BUT,
If it asked about the shape with respect to the carbon atom, it would be tetrahedral.
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Khushboo_3D
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Re: 2E.19
In addition to the previous answer, the bond angle for linear would be 180 degrees and for tetrahedral will be 109.5 degrees
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