OF2 Molecule Stability and Bonding

The video tutorial explains how to determine the structure of OF2 by counting valence electrons, considering electronegativity, and arranging atoms to satisfy the octet rule. It emphasizes placing the least electronegative atom at the center and distributing electrons to achieve stable bonding. The tutorial concludes with a verification of the octet rule and the stability of the OF2 molecule.

How many total valence electrons are present in OF2?

• 16

• 20

• 18

• 22

Which element is placed at the center of the OF2 molecule?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Fluorine

• Nitrogen

Why is Oxygen placed at the center of the OF2 molecule?

• It has more valence electrons than Fluorine.

• It is the most electronegative element.

• It has the highest atomic number.

• It is the least electronegative element.

How many electrons are used to form bonds between the atoms in OF2?

• 10

• 6

• 4

• 8

What is the purpose of distributing electrons around the atoms in OF2?

• To change the element

• To fulfill the octet rule

• To decrease the atomic number

• To increase the atomic mass

How many electrons are left after forming bonds in OF2?

• 0

• 2

• 6

• 4

What ensures the stability of the OF2 molecule?

• Having a high atomic number

• Being a noble gas

• Having more protons than electrons

• Sharing electrons to obtain a full outer shell

What rule is satisfied when the OF2 molecule is stable?

• Duet rule

• Octet rule

• Triple bond rule

• Double bond rule