Ch 11: Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond Theory, and Molecular Orbital Theory

Question 1

In determining molecular and electron geometry, what is considered an “electron group” or “electron domain”?

Answer 1

A lone pair, a single bond, double bond, triple bond, or single electron.

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Question 2

If there are 2 electron groups (AX₂E₀), what is the molecular geometry? (and electron geometry)

Answer 2

linear

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