Answer to Question #286879 in Chemistry for michelle

Question

An octahedral VSEPR shape is possible for which of the following central atoms?

1. P
2. O
3. N
4. C
5. S

Answer 1

Solution:

An octahedral VSEPR shape is possible for:

1) P (phosphorus) – not possible

2) O (oxygen) - not possible

3) N (nitrogen) - not possible

4) C (carbon) - not possible

5) S (sulfur) - possible (for example, SF₆)

Answer: 5. S