Question

According to VSEPR theory, what is the shape of a molecule of CS2? A bent B trigonal-planar C tetrahedral D linear

Answer 1

Answer:

D linear

Explanation:

Valence electrons of carbon = 4

Valence electrons of sulfur = 6

The total number of the valence electrons  = 4 + 2(6) = 16

The Lewis structure is drawn in such a way that the octet of each atom in the molecule is complete. So,

The Lewis structure is:

$: \ddot S :: C:: \ddot S :$

There is no lone pair involved, so, It is of type AB₂.

According to the theory, the atoms will form a geometry in such a way that there is minimum repulsion and maximum stability.

So, it is of linear shape.