Predict the ideal bond angles around nitrogen in N₂F₂ using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory.
(N is the central atom. )

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Predict the ideal bond angles around nitrogen in N₂F₂ using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory. (N is the central atom. ) A)90° B)109° C)120° D)180° E)between 120 and 180°

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Using the VSEPR theory, we can determine the geometry of the molecule around the central nitrogen atom by considering the lone pairs and bonded atoms. In this case, nitrogen has two lone pairs and two bonded atoms (sulfur and fluorine).

The electron geometry for this molecule is tetrahedral (since there are four electron domains around nitrogen) and the molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal (since there are three bonded atoms). The lone pairs occupy more space compared to the bonded atoms that cause the bond angle to decrease. The ideal bond angle for a trigonal pyramidal geometry is 120°. Therefore, C)120° is the best choice.

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