Bonding Flashcards
Matching molecular geometry with its electron pair geometry, hybridization, and approximate bond angle.
1
Q
Linear
A
Linear
(sp)
180°
2
Q
Trigonal Planar
A
Trigonal Planar
(sp2)
120°
3
Q
Bent (w/ 3e- groups)
A
Trigonal Planar
(sp2)
4
Q
Tetrahedral
A
Tetrahedral
(sp3)
109.5°
5
Q
Trigonal Pyramidal
A
Tetrahedral
(sp3)
107°
6
Q
Bent (w/ 4e-groups)
A
Tetrahedral
(sp3)
104.5°
7
Q
Trigonal Bipyramidal
A
Trigonal Bipyramidal
(sp3d)
120° (in plane)
180° (above plane)
90° (below plane)
8
Q
Octahedral
A
Octahedral
(sp3d2)
90°
180°