Shapes of molecules Flashcards
1
Q
2 pairs
A
linear, 180°
2
Q
3 pairs
A
trigonal planar, 120°
3
Q
3 pairs: 2bp 1lp
A
bent/v-shaped, 118°
4
Q
4 pairs
A
tetrahedral, 109.5°
5
Q
4 pairs: 3bp 1lp
A
trigonal pyramidal, 107°
6
Q
4 pairs: 2bp 2lp
A
bent/v-shaped, 104.5°
7
Q
5 pairs
A
trigonal bipyramidal, 120° & 90°
8
Q
5 pairs: 4bp 1lp
A
seesaw, 102° & 87° or alternative
9
Q
5 pairs: 3bp 2lp
A
T-shaped, 88° or trigonal planar, 120°
10
Q
6 pairs
A
octahedral, 90°
11
Q
6 pairs: 5bp 1lp
A
square pyramid, 89°
12
Q
6 pairs: 4bp 2lp
A
square planar, 90°
