Types of Bonds and Orbitals in Molecules: NO3-, CS2, CH2O, FNO, C2F4

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The discussion focuses on the types of bonds and orbitals present in five specific molecules: nitrate ion (NO3-), carbon disulfide (CS2), formaldehyde (CH2O), fluoronitromethane (FNO), and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (C2F4). Participants emphasize the importance of identifying sigma bonds and p-orbitals, particularly in the nitrate ion, and suggest using Lewis structures and VSEPR theory for accurate visualization. The conversation highlights the need for a systematic approach to determine molecular geometry and bonding characteristics.

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  • Understanding of Lewis structures
  • Familiarity with VSEPR theory
  • Knowledge of sigma and pi bonds
  • Basic concepts of molecular orbital theory
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  • Study the Lewis structure of the nitrate ion (NO3-) in detail
  • Learn about VSEPR theory applications for molecular geometry
  • Research sigma and pi bonding in carbon disulfide (CS2)
  • Explore molecular orbital theory for formaldehyde (CH2O) and fluoronitromethane (FNO)
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Hello PFers, a chemistry question that I need help with awaits!

Homework Statement


10.42 Describe the types of bonds and orbitals in the following: (a) NO3-; (b) CS2; (c) CH2O; (d) FNO; (e) C2F4.


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I tried to visualize the kind of arrangement and what not for these but I did not know where to go from there.

(a).I think that there have to be sigma bonds and in the p-orbital. I'm not sure how to get the orbital though. I'm guessing for the orbital.

I don't know how to do the other ones though :(
 
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Determine the Lewis structure and then use VSEPR theory. As far as I am aware...
 

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