A molecular compound is composed of 58.8% Xe, 7.2% O, and 34.0% F, by mass. If the molecular weight is 223 g/mol, what is the molecular formula? Draw the correct Lewis structure. Predict the molecular geometry using the VSEPR model.

Question

A molecular compound is composed of 58.8% Xe, 7.2% O, and 34.0% F, by mass.  If the molecular weight is 223 g/mol, what is the molecular formula?  Draw the correct Lewis structure.  Predict the molecular geometry using the VSEPR model.

DrBob222 · Answer

See your other post. Take a 100 g sample which will give you the following:
58.8 g Xe
7.2 g O
34.0 g F

Convert grams to moles and find the empirical formula using the same process in your previous post.

DrBob222 · Answer

http://www.kentchemistry.com/links/bonding/LewisDotTutorials/XeOF4.htm