Question

Explain the role of molecular geometry in determining molecular polarity

Answer 1

The molecular geometry of a compound helps to determine polarity b/c, it indicates the number of lone pairs on a central atom thus giving it specified angles and polarity (only if there are lone pairs b/c if there are no lone pairs on the central atom, then it is nonpolar.

Answer 2

The number of lone pairs on a central atom, which gives it certain angles and polarity, is shown by the molecular geometry of a compound, which aids in determining polarity.

Molecular geometry:-On the basis of the VSPER theory, it is the actual shape of the molecule following hybridization.

For example:-The actual geometry of $SF_4$ is see-saw. One lone pair is on the one equatorial position of the trigonal-bipyramidal structure in the molecule.

The number of lone pairs on a central atom, which gives it certain angles and polarity, is shown by the molecular geometry of a compound, which aids in determining polarity. If the number of lone pair on the central atom is 0, the molecule is said to be nonpolar.

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