Predict whether LiH + 2 and NH 2 should be linear or bent based on the Walsh

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Predict whether LiH+2and NHˆ’2should be linear or bent based on the Walsh correlation diagram in Figure 24.11. Explain your answers.

Figure 24.11

1b, + 2a, 1b2 1a1 tog 100 120 140 160 180 Bond angle 20/degrees Orbital energy

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321812001

3rd edition

Authors: Thomas Engel, Philip Reid

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