Write the valence electron orbital diagram for the central atom of Methylene Chloride CH2Cl2.
Suppose you only need to consider the valence electrons. In the orbital diagram remember that each orbital is designated as a box or line and arrows used to represent the electrons. Be sure to label the orbital appropriately
1. Illustrate the Lewis structure for the molecule. Include all the valence electrons, i.e. include any lone pair electrons
2. Discuss how does the central atom hybridize to form the molecule?
3. Determine how many hybrid orbital results?
4. Calculate the molecular geometry of this molecule?
5. Explain the electron-domain geometry of this molecule?