GROUP 4
Molecular
Geometry
NON-POLAR
BeCl2
ride (BeCl2) is
BeCl2 - Linear: Beryllium chlo
as a cata lyst in org anic synthesis
primarily used production
use d in the
reactions. It is commonly
rma ceu tica ls, poly mer s, and other
of pha
chemicals. BeCl2 is also use
of beryllium metal and as a
d in the purification
precursor for other
beryllium compounds.
PCl5
PCl5 - Trigonal Bipyramidal
Phosphorus pentachloride
(PCl5) is primarily used as a
reagent in organic synthesis.
It is commonly used in the
conversion of carboxylic
acids to acid chlorides and
the pre par atio n of oth er
phosphorus compounds. PCl5
is also used as a chlorinating
agent in various chemical
reactions.
SF6 - Octahedral: Sulfur hex
POLAR
2 l4CCl4 - Square Planar: Carbon
CaF
CaF2 - BENT: As mentioned
earlier, CaF2-BENT is
commonly used as a drilling
fluid additive in the oil and
gas industry to improve fluid
properties, stabilize the
wellbore, and prevent
formation damage.
NH3- Trigonal Pyramidal: NH3, also known as ammonia, has
NH3
in the production of fertilize
various uses. It is widely used also used as a refr iger ant,
es. It is
cleaning agents, and explosiv indu stry, and as a cleaning
in the pha rma ceu tica l
a precursor
.
agent in household products
CliF5 ClF5 - Square Pyramidal:
5) is
Chlorine pentafluoride (ClF
g age nt and
a strong oxidizin
used in the chemical industry
for various applications. It
be used as a fluorinating age
in organic synthesis to
introduce fluorine atoms into
molecules. It is also used in
produc tion of spe cial ty
chemicals and as a rocket
propellant.
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BF3
BF3 - Trigonal Planar: Boron
trifluoride
is acid
(BF3) is widely used as a Lew
che mic al rea ctions,
catalyst in var ious
lation, and
such as polymerization, alky
used in the
condensation reactions. It is
rma ceuticals,
production of plastics, pha
tura l che mic als. BF3 is also
and agricul
synthesis
used as a reagent in organic
and as a fluorinating agent.
CH4 (CH4) is the
CH4 - Tetrahedral: Methane
ura l gas and is used as
main component of nat
for hea ting , coo king , and electricity
a fuel
dstock in
: fee
generation. It is also use d as a
duc tion of var ious che mic als, such as
the pro
thane is an
methanol and hydrogen. Me
orta nt gre enh ous e gas and is being
imp
explored as a potential ene
rgy source
through pro ces ses like biog as pro duction and
in
methane hyd rate ext rac tion .
SF6 as an
afluoride (SF6) is widely used
pow er tran smis sion
tage
electrical insulator in high-vol
akers and switchgear. It has
equipment, such as circuit bre ing it
es and is non-flammable, mak
excellent dielectric properti
suitable for use in electrica
electronics industry for plas
l syst ems
ma etch
. SF6
ing
tracer gas in leak detectio
is
proc
n.
also
esse
used
s and
in the
as a
CCtetrachloride (CCl4) has been widely used
in the past as a solvent for cleaning and
degreasing. However, due to its harmful
effects on human health and the
environment, its use has been significantly
reduced. It is now primarily used in
laboratory settings as a reagent and
solvent for certain chemical reactions.
rs,
TeF6
TeF6 - Octahedral: Tellurium hexafluoride
(TeF6) is primarily used in the
semiconductor industry as a precursor for
the deposition of thin films of tellurium.
is
These films are used in the manufacturing
of electronic devices, such as transistors
can
and solar cells. TeF6 is also used in the
nt
production of specialty chemicals and as a
fluorinating agent in organic synthesis.
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Arcillas, Bernardo, Arizala, Misa