Linear molecular geometry
- Linear molecular geometry
In chemistry, the Linear molecular geometry describes the arrangement of three or more atoms placed at an expected bond angle of 180º. Linear organic molecules, e.g. acetylene, are often described by invoking sp orbital hybridization for the carbon centers. Many linear molecules exist, prominent examples include CO2, HCN, and xenon difluoride. Linear anions include N3− and SCN−. Linear cations include NO2+. [Greenwood, N. N.; & Earnshaw, A. (1997). Chemistry of the Elements (2nd Edn.), Oxford:Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN 0-7506-3365-4.]
ee also
*AXE method
*Molecular geometry
References
External links
* [http://www.3dchem.com/3D Chem| Chemistry, Structures, and 3D Molecules]
* [http://www.iumsc.indiana.edu/IUMSC| Indiana University Molecular Structure Center]
* [http://www.phys.ncl.ac.uk/staff/njpg/symmetry/Molecules_l3d.html Point Group Symmetry| Point Group Symmetry Interactive Examples]
* [http://chemlab.truman.edu/CHEM121Labs/MolecularModeling1.htm| Molecular Modeling]
* [http://intro.chem.okstate.edu/1314F97/Chapter9/3BP.html| Animated Trigonal Planar Visual]
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