Q-what is the the molecular geometry of PbCl2?

Q-what is the molecular geometry of Pbcl2 ?

Ans- Molecular geometry -arrangement of atoms in relation to a central atom in three-dimension space.

 Molecular geometry of pbcl2 is bent or angular or v shape.

Explanation-To know any given compounds molecular geometry first we find its hybridization .

Given compound is PbCl2 ( lead chloride) we calculate the hybridization of any compound by using this formula.

Z=1/2(velence electron of central atom+(-ve)-(+ve)+no. of monovalent atom)

Where Z= sum of bond pair and lone pair.

In periodic table lead is in 14th group .It has 4Valence electrons. There is 2 Cl atom with lead, so number of monovalent atom is  2&no (-ve)charge,no(+ve) charge.

Z=1/2(4+2)

   =3

If Z =3 then hybridization is Sp²(VSPER theory). The molecular geometry of Pbcl2 is bent or angular or v shaped.

                                           Anupriya

                                      M.Sc(chem),B.Ed