Predict which of the bent molecules, BH 2 or NH 2 , should have the larger bond

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Predict which of the bent molecules, BH2or NH2, should have the larger bond angle on the basis of the Walsh correlation diagram in Figure 24.11. Explain your answer.

Figure 24.11

16, 1Tu + 2a, 1b2 1a1 180 160 140 100 120 Bond angle 20/degrees Orbital energy

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321812001

3rd edition

Authors: Thomas Engel, Philip Reid

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