What is the molecular shape of hcl?

Answer 1

HCl has the linear shape because of the fact that it's 'lone pairs' cannot exactly be identified, and therefore either element could be considered the base. When you have N/A lone pairs and only 1 element bonding with another then you are going to have a linear shape to your molecule. This occurs also with Hydrogen Fluoride, Carbon Dioxide, and Dioxide. All compounds that are composed of only two atoms must be linear. Think of it this way: if you had two marbles that were connected, no matter what way you turn them, they are always going to form a "line" from one marble to the other.

Answer 2

Hydrogen Chloride will contain a single bond between the Chlorine and the Hydrogen and 3 additional lone pairs on the chlorine. According to VSEPR theory, such a configuration will result in a linear shape. In addition, since chlorine is much more electronegative than hydrogen, there will be a polar bond between the two which combines with the linear structure to form a polar molecule. This polar nature allows Hydrogen Chloride to dissolve very easily in water, and when it does so it liberates H+ ions, making Hydrogen Chloride one of the strongest acids.

Answer 3

single ionic bond between H and Cl: with two bonding electrons ( .. ) between them

H+ ..Cl-

Answer 4

H—————Cl

Answer 5

linear :)