PF3Br2 is a nonpolar molecule. Based on this information, determine the F-P-F bond angle, the Br-P-Br bond angle, and the F-P-Br bond angle. Enter the number of degrees of the F-P-F, Br-P-Br, and F-P-Br bond angles, separated by commas (e. g., 30,45,90)

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Santos Garner

26 August, 19:00

PF3Br2 is a nonpolar molecule. Based on this information, determine the F-P-F bond angle, the Br-P-Br bond angle, and the F-P-Br bond angle. Enter the number of degrees of the F-P-F, Br-P-Br, and F-P-Br bond angles, separated by commas (e. g., 30,45,90)

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Joel Schaefer · Answer 1

120,180,90.

Explanation:

PF3Br2 has a trigonal bypiramidal geometry. The three atoms of F will be arranged around the P atom in the same plane and each F-P-F bond will have an angle of 120 degrees. There will be only one Br atom above and beneath the P atom so the bond angle for Br-P-Br will be 180 degrees. Finally, the F-P-Br bond angle will be at 90 degrees.