Solved

Consider the Electron-Dot Geometries of P and S

Question 125

Multiple Choice

Consider the electron-dot geometries of P and S . Which do you expect is the more polar compound?

A) The P Consider the electron-dot geometries of P and S . Which do you expect is the more polar compound? A) The P should be more polar because it has a greater number of fluorines. B) The P should be more polar because it is more symmetrical. C) The S should be more polar because it has a lone pair of electrons. D) The S should be more polar because it is less symmetrical. should be more polar because it has a greater number of fluorines.
B) The P Consider the electron-dot geometries of P and S . Which do you expect is the more polar compound? A) The P should be more polar because it has a greater number of fluorines. B) The P should be more polar because it is more symmetrical. C) The S should be more polar because it has a lone pair of electrons. D) The S should be more polar because it is less symmetrical. should be more polar because it is more symmetrical.
C) The S Consider the electron-dot geometries of P and S . Which do you expect is the more polar compound? A) The P should be more polar because it has a greater number of fluorines. B) The P should be more polar because it is more symmetrical. C) The S should be more polar because it has a lone pair of electrons. D) The S should be more polar because it is less symmetrical. should be more polar because it has a lone pair of electrons.
D) The S Consider the electron-dot geometries of P and S . Which do you expect is the more polar compound? A) The P should be more polar because it has a greater number of fluorines. B) The P should be more polar because it is more symmetrical. C) The S should be more polar because it has a lone pair of electrons. D) The S should be more polar because it is less symmetrical. should be more polar because it is less symmetrical.