Shapes of molecules Flashcards
1
Q
what is the hybridization of the central atom in a linear structure
A
sp
2
Q
What is the hybridization of the central atom in a trigonal planar structure
A
sp2
3
Q
What is the hybridization of the central atom in a tetrahederal shape
A
sp3
4
Q
what is the bond angle of a linear shape
A
180
5
Q
What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar shape
A
120
6
Q
What is the bond angle in the tetrahederal shape
A
109.5
7
Q
What is the number of electron pairs in a linear shape
A
2
8
Q
What is the number of electron pairs in a trigonal planar shape
A
3
9
Q
What is the number of electron pairs in a tetrahederal shape
A
4
