Molecular geometry of Sulphite?

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Molecular geometry of Sulphite?

hhmm..
does anybody know what is the angle of the molecular geometry of sulphite?
<109,5 or <106?

2006-10-25 23:33:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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No one really knows the angle of O-S-O bonds.
Since it's a trigonal pyramidal structure then I could only say the angle is less than 109.5 deg.

peace
vixklen

2006-10-26 02:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by vixklen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would say trigonal planar, 120 degrees. Resonance hybridisation (if you believe in it) will ensure that all the bond angles are equal.

2006-10-26 06:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋