Carbon Atom Arrangement in Organic Compounds: Exploring Covalent Bond Angles

In summary, the arrangement of atoms in organic compounds containing carbon can vary depending on the other atoms present and the type of bonds formed. There is no specific formula for the angles exhibited by covalent bonds, but orbital hybridization and experimental or computational methods can provide approximate values. As for the specific compounds mentioned, they can be easily found by searching their chemical formulas online.
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How are the atoms of carbon arranged when it combines with other atoms in organic compounds?
is there any particular formula for the angles being exhibited by covalent bonds of the compound?
 
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eashwarbai said:
How are the atoms of carbon arranged when it combines with other atoms in organic compounds?
There is no simple answer. It depends what the other atoms are, and even then bonds can be single, double, or triple.

eashwarbai said:
is there any particular formula for the angles being exhibited by covalent bonds of the compound?
The theory of orbital hybridization can be used to get an approximate value for the angles. In an actual molecule, the exact angles will depend on other factors. Actual values can be deduced from experimental spectra or better approximated using computational chemistry.
 
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3D arrangement of atoms

Thank you for your response.

I just wanted to know the structure of molecules and their names in the following compounds
(i) CCl4 (ii) SF6 (iii) Ethene, (iv) PCl5
 
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You can google these chemical formulas. iii is already named.
 

FAQ: Carbon Atom Arrangement in Organic Compounds: Exploring Covalent Bond Angles

1. What is the arrangement of carbon atoms in organic compounds?

The arrangement of carbon atoms in organic compounds can vary, but most commonly they are arranged in a straight chain, branched chain, or ring structure. This arrangement is known as the carbon skeleton of the compound.

2. What is a covalent bond angle?

A covalent bond angle is the angle between two covalent bonds that are connected to the same atom. It is determined by the repulsion between the electrons in the bonds.

3. How do covalent bond angles affect the properties of organic compounds?

The covalent bond angles in organic compounds can affect their physical and chemical properties. For example, molecules with smaller bond angles tend to have more compact structures, while molecules with larger bond angles may have more flexibility and reactivity.

4. What factors influence covalent bond angles in organic compounds?

The main factors that influence covalent bond angles in organic compounds are the number of electron groups around the central atom, the size of the atoms involved, and the presence of lone pairs of electrons. These factors can affect the repulsion between the electron groups and determine the bond angle.

5. How can we explore covalent bond angles in organic compounds?

Covalent bond angles in organic compounds can be explored through various methods, such as using molecular models, analyzing spectroscopic data, or performing quantum mechanical calculations. These techniques can help us understand the molecular structure and properties of organic compounds.

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