Lecture 4 (Bonding models, VSEPR, etc.) Flashcards
What is valence-shell electron-pair repulsion?
Each valence electron pair of the central atom is stereochemically significant and these repulsions determine the molecular shape.
What does central atom geometry depend on?
the number of electron domains, that are spaced out to minimize inter-electronic repulsions
In trigonal bipyramidal structures, lone pairs and multiple bonded atoms occupy what positions?
equatorial
In pseudo-octahedral structures, lone pairs and multiple bonded atoms are in what position?
trans to each other
VSEPR for 2 bonds no lone pairs?
Linear
VSEPR for 3 bonds and no lone pairs?
Trigonal planar
VSEPR for 4 bonds and no lone pairs?
Tetrahedral
VSEPR for 5 bonds and no lone pairs?
Trigonal Bipyramidal
VSEPR for 6 bonds and no lone pairs?
Octahedral
VSEPR for 2 bonds and 1 lone pair?
Bent
VSEPR for 3 bonds and 1 lone pair?
Trigonal Pyramidal
VSEPR for 4 bonds and 1 lone pair?
Disphenoidal
VSEPR for 5 bonds for 1 lone pair?
Square Pyramidal
VSEPR for 2 bonds and 2 lone pairs?
Bent
VSEPR for 3 bonds for 2 lone pairs?
T-shape