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| Seesaw molecular geometry | |
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| Examples | SF4 |
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| Point group | C2V |
| Steric number | 5 |
| Coordination number | 4 |
| Bond angle(s) | 90°, 120°, 180° |
| μ (Polarity) | >0 |
Seesaw is a type of molecular geometry where the central atom has one lone pair of electrons, and there are four bonding groups also connected to that central atom.
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Behavior
The seesaw molecules have similar behavior to trigonal bipyramidal, in the fact that it goes through a phase of Berry pseudorotation. The four atoms in motion act as a lever about the central atom, in this case the the four fluorine rotating around the one sulfur. 1
Examples
The seesaw molecular geometry can be found in the following species.2
See also
References
- ^ of the Berry Pseudorotation
- ^ "Seesaw Molecular Geometry, AX4E1". 25 Dec 2007 <http://www.up.ac.za/academic/chem/mol_geom/seesaw.htm>
External References
- Chem| Chemistry, Structures, and 3D Molecules
- Indiana University Molecular Structure Center
- Point Group Symmetry| Point Group Symmetry Interactive Examples
- Molecular Modeling
- Animated Trigonal Planar Visual
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