SECTION 1.3 DIFFICULTY LEVEL

16. - TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 5TH EDITION BY BROWN
TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 5TH EDITION BY BROWN

16. Using the VSEPR model, predict which species have bond angles of about 109°.

HINT: Assume that the charges are correct. Add the missing lone pairs before applying the VSEPR theory!

NH

3

CO

2

H

2

O H

3

O

+

O

3

I II III IV V

a) I, III, IV

b) II, III, V

c) I, IV

d) III, IV, V

Answer: a