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cyclohexane, cyclohexen, xylene, toluene
A molecule is considered planar if all of its atoms lie in the same plane. On the other hand, a non-planar molecule has atoms that are arranged in different planes.
The molecular geometry, or the arrangement of atoms in a molecule, can be used to determine if it is planar or non-planar. If all of the atoms in a molecule are bonded to the central atom and the central atom has no lone pairs, then the molecule is likely planar. If the central atom has one or more lone pairs, the molecule is likely non-planar.
The presence of lone pairs, type of bonds (single, double, triple), and the overall shape of the molecule all play a role in determining if a molecule is planar or non-planar. Additionally, the electronegativity and size of the atoms involved can also affect the molecular geometry.
The molecular geometry of a molecule can affect its physical and chemical properties. For example, a non-planar molecule may have a different dipole moment or reactivity compared to a planar molecule. Understanding the molecular geometry can also help predict how a molecule will interact with other molecules.
No, a molecule can only be either planar or non-planar. However, some molecules may have both planar and non-planar regions due to the presence of multiple bonds or lone pairs. In these cases, the molecule is typically considered non-planar overall.