EDG/MG Flashcards
What does electron domain geometry depend on?
The steric number
What does the steric number refer to?
Number of places on an atom where electron pairs or atoms bond to
What is the ED geometry for sn 2?
Linear
What is the ED geometry for sn 3?
Trigonal planar
What is the ED geometry for sn 4?
Tetrahedral
What is the ED geometry for sn 5?
Trigonal bipyramidal
What is the ED geometry for sn 6?
Octahedral
What are the angles for SN 2?
180 degrees
What are the angles for SN 3
120 degrees
What are the angles for SN 4
109.5
What are the angles for SN 5
90 and 120
What are the angles for SN 6
90
What are the possible molecular geometries for sn 2?
Linear
What are the possible molecular geometries for sn 3?
Trigonal planar, bent
What are the possible molecular geometries for sn 4?
Tetrahedral, trigonal pyramidal, bent