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All molecules have dispersion forces. SeO2, however, is polar, with a 120-degree O-Se-O bond angle (you need only apply VSEPR). So there are dipole-dipole interactions, which are far more powerful than dispersion forces. If ions are present, ion-dipole interactions can occur as well.

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Is Se02 polar or nopolar?

SeO2 is polar. This is because the molecule has a bent shape with unequal sharing of electrons between the sulfur and oxygen atoms, leading to a separation of charges and creating a net dipole moment.


What type of intermolecular forces exist in Seo2?

Well, SeO2 is a bent molecule. It has 2 lone pairs on the Se central atom, giving it bond angles of 109.5 degrees. Because it's bent, it is polar. We also know (hopefully) that all polar molecules exhibit Dipole-Dipole IMFs. And all molecules exhibit London Dispersion Forces (LDFs). Because it doesn't have any Hydrogen atoms, we can rule out Hydrogen Bonding. So it's just Dipole-dipole and LDFs.


What is the bond angle between the oxygens in SeO2?

The bond angle between the oxygens in SeO2 is approximately 120 degrees.


What is Name of the covalent compound SeO2?

The name of the covalent compound SeO2 is selenium dioxide.


Does SeO2 have any bonds?

Yes, SeO2 has covalent bonds. Selenium dioxide (SeO2) is a chemical compound composed of selenium and oxygen atoms that share electrons in covalent bonds to form a stable molecule.


Is SeO2 an ionic bond?

No, SeO2 does not involve an ionic bond. It is a covalent compound composed of selenium (Se) and oxygen (O) where atoms are sharing electrons to form bonds.


What is th electon pair geometry of SeO2 molecule?

Trigonal Planar


What does selenium and oxygen combined together make?

Selenium dioxide, SeO2


What is the chemical formula for selenium monoxide?

SeO2 is the chemical formula for selenium dioxide.


What is the product of selenium dioxide plus aqueous potassium hydroxide?

The reaction between selenium dioxide and aqueous potassium hydroxide forms selenites, or salts containing the SeO3^2- ion, and water. This reaction can be represented as SeO2 + 2KOH + H2O → K2SeO3 + H2O.


What is the bond angle of SeO2?

The bond angle of SeO2 is approximately 120 degrees. This is because the molecule follows a trigonal planar molecular geometry, with the lone pairs of electrons repelling the bonding pairs slightly, decreasing the bond angle from the ideal 120 degrees.


What is the name of the molecular compound SeO2?

It is called Selenite; as a polyatomic ion, this compound is an exception to standard molecular compound naming rules. NOTE: It has a combined electrostatic charge of 2-