Electron Geometry + Molecular Geometry Flashcards
What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with two bonding pairs and no lone pairs?
Linear
True or False: A trigonal planar molecule has 120-degree bond angles.
True
Fill in the blank: A molecule with two bonding pairs and one lone pair is classified as __________.
Bent
What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?
Tetrahedral
Multiple Choice: Which of the following geometries has a bond angle of approximately 107 degrees? A) Tetrahedral B) Trigonal Pyramidal C) Bent
B) Trigonal Pyramidal
True or False: A bent tetrahedral geometry has two lone pairs.
True
What is the key difference between trigonal planar and trigonal pyramidal geometry?
Trigonal planar has no lone pairs, while trigonal pyramidal has one lone pair.
Fill in the blank: A molecule with three bonding pairs and one lone pair is classified as __________.
Trigonal Pyramidal
Multiple Choice: Which molecular shape is characterized by a bond angle of approximately 120 degrees? A) Linear B) Trigonal Planar C) Tetrahedral
B) Trigonal Planar
What is the molecular geometry for a molecule with two bonding pairs and two lone pairs?
Bent