Electron Domain and Molecular Geometries Flashcards
What electron-domain geometry has 2 electron domains?
linear
What electron-domain geometry has 3 electron domains?
trigonal planar
What electron-domain geometry has 4 electron domains?
tetrahedral
What electron-domain geometry has 5 electron domains?
trigonal bipyramidal
What electron-domain geometry has 6 electron domains?
octahedral
What is the predicted bond angle for linear?
180
What is the predicted bond angle for trigonal planar?
120
What is the predicted bond angle for a tetrahedral?
109.5
What are the 2 predicted bond angle for a trigonal bipyramidal?
120 and 90
What is the predicted bond angle for an octahedral?
90
What is the molecular geometry for 2 electron-domain molecules?
linear
How many non-bonding and bonding domains does a linear 2 electron-domain molecule have?
NB = 0 | B = 2
What are the 2 molecular geometries for 3 electron-domain molecules?
trigonal planar | bent
How many non-bonding and bonding domains does a trigonal planar 3 electron-domain molecule have?
NB = 0 | B = 3
How many non-bonding and bonding domains does a bent 3 electron-domain molecule have?
NB = 1 | B = 2