General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 10 - Molecular Geometry and Chemical Bonding Theory - Questions and Problems - Page 425: 10.89

Answer

Please see the work below.

Work Step by Step

We know that $N_2$ has a triple bond and a bond length is 110pm. Its geometry is linear and sp hybrid orbitals are required for one lone pair and one $\sigma$ bond. $N_2F_2$ has a double bond and a bond length is 112pm. Its geometry is trigonal and $sp^2$ hybrid orbitals are required for one lone pair and two $\sigma$ bond. $N_2H_4$ has a triple bond and a bond length is 145pm. Its geometry is tetrahedral and $sp^3$ hybrid orbitals are required for one lone pair and three $\sigma$ bond.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions