Problem Set: Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory

Date Due: September 2, 2015

Answer the following on half a sheet of yellow pad.

I. Given the following ions/molecules, a) Draw their Lewis structures, b) indicate the formal charge on
each atom in the ion/molecule and c) predict the electron group geometry around the central atom.
1. BH2–
2. NI3
3. ClF4+
4. SF5–
5. OF2

II. CO32- exhibits resonance. Draw all the contributing structures to its resonance form.