Which molecule is planar? CH3NH2 or HCN? Thanks in advance?

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Which molecule is planar? CH3NH2 or HCN? Thanks in advance?

2006-10-06 10:32:35 · 3 answers · asked by Cali 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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HCN

2006-10-06 10:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by buccinator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The Carbon atom in CH3NH2 is of tetragonal geometry. The HCN molecule is linear. Thus the atoms of HCN are all in the same plane whereas those in the CH3NH2 are oriented in 3 dimensions

2006-10-06 17:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by Scott S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

HCN

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2006-10-06 18:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by JennyAnn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋