Organic Compound Geometry

Question 1

What is the geometry around a carbon atom with four single bonds?

Answer 1

Tetrahedral

This geometry occurs when carbon forms four single covalent bonds with other atoms.

Question 2

How many VSEPR groups are around carbon in a tetrahedral geometry?

Answer 2

4

VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory helps predict the arrangement of electron pairs around a central atom.

Question 3

What is the geometry around a carbon atom with two single bonds and one double bond?

Answer 3

Trigonal planar

This geometry results from the presence of three bonding regions, where one is a double bond.

Question 4

What is the geometry around a carbon atom with two double bonds?

Answer 4

Linear

Linear geometry occurs when two double bonds are present, resulting in a straight-line arrangement.

Question 5

What is the geometry around a carbon atom with one single bond and one triple bond?

Answer 5

Linear

Similar to two double bonds, one single and one triple bond also leads to a linear arrangement.