Basic Shapes of Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the shape of 2 bonding pairs
A
Linear & bond angle 180
2
Q
Describe the shape of 3 bonding pairs
A
Trigonal planar & bond angle 120
3
Q
Describe the shape of 4 bonding pairs
A
Tetrahedral and bond angle 109.5
4
Q
Describe the shape of 5 bonding pairs
A
Trigonal bipyramidal and bond angles of 120 and 90
5
Q
Describe the shape of 6 bonding pairs
A
Octahedral and bond angle of 90