Consider the hypothetical molecule A¬A“A with a bent shape. Are the following statements true or false? (a) This molecule cannot exist. (b) If this molecule exists, it must possess an odd electron.
Question
Consider the hypothetical molecule A¬A“A with a bent shape. Are the following statements true or false? (a) This molecule cannot exist. (b) If this molecule exists, it must possess an odd electron.
Solution
(a) False - The molecule can exist. The notation A¬A“A is not standard, but if we assume it represents a molecule with a bent shape, such molecules do exist. For example, water (H2O) has a bent shape.
(b) False - The molecule does not necessarily have to possess an odd electron. The number of electrons in a molecule depends on the elements it is composed of, not its shape. For example, water (H2O) has a bent shape and has an even number of electrons.
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