molecular geometry Flashcards
1
Q
2 electron pairs
A
linear (180 °)
C2H2
2
Q
3 electron pairs
A
trigonal planar(120 °)
v shape (118 °)
3
Q
4 electron pairs
A
tetrahedral(109.5 °)
trigonal pyramidal (107 °)
bent/water (104.5 °)
each w/ 2x wedges
4
Q
5 electron pairs
A
trigonal bipyramidal (120 °/90 °) - 2 wedges
seesaw (119 °/89 °) - wX2
t-shape(90 °) or trigonal planar (120 °)
5
Q
6 electron pairs
A
octahedral (90 °)
square pyramidal (89 °)
square planar(90 °)