Molecular Geometry of CH3F

The video tutorial explains the molecular geometry of CH3F (fluoromethane) using steric number and AXE notation. It describes the tetrahedral shape of CH3F, visualizes the arrangement of atoms, and discusses bond angles. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the findings.

What is the steric number of the central carbon atom in CH3F?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many lone pairs are present on the central carbon atom in CH3F?

• 0

• 1

• 3

• 2

What is the molecular geometry of CH3F?

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

• Linear

• Bent

Which atom is added last in the visualization of CH3F's molecular geometry?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Fluorine

What is the approximate bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule like CH3F?

• 180 degrees

• 120 degrees

• 109.5 degrees

• 90 degrees

How does the presence of fluorine affect the bond angles in CH3F?

• It slightly alters them

• It makes them 120 degrees

• It has no effect

• It makes them exactly 109.5 degrees

In AXE notation, what does 'A' represent for CH3F?

• Number of bonds

• Central atom

• Number of lone pairs

• Fluorine atom

In AXE notation, what does 'X' represent for CH3F?

• Central atom

• Number of lone pairs

• Fluorine atom

• Number of atoms bonded

In AXE notation, what does 'E' represent for CH3F?

• Fluorine atom

• Central atom

• Number of lone pairs

• Number of atoms bonded

What molecular shape does the AXE notation confirm for CH3F?

• Trigonal Planar

• Linear

• Tetrahedral

• Bent