Answer to Question #161464 in Organic Chemistry for Anu sidhu

Question

What is the molecular shape around each C atom of C₂F₂

Answer 1

The molecular shape around each carbon atom of the C2F2 molecule is linear. Starting with its Lewis structure, the C2F2 molecule has a total of 22 valence electrons, 4 from each of the two carbon atoms and 7 from eachof the two Fluorine atoms.

The two carbon atoms form three linear covalent bonds by contributing three of their unpaired electrons each to form a triple bond.

Also, each carbon atom forms a single covalent bond with one Fluorine atoms. The molecule is therefore linear

F:C:::C:F