Topic 2: Different shape of molecules Flashcards
1
Q
2 areas of e- density: 2BP
A
Linear
BA: 180°
2
Q
3 Areas of e- density: 3BP
A
Trigonal Planar
BA: 120°
3
Q
3 Areas of e- density: 2BP and 1 LP
A
Bent
BA: <120° as BP repel more than LP
4
Q
4 areas of e- density: 4BP
A
Tetrahedral
BA: 109.5°
5
Q
4 Areas of e- density: 3BP and 1LP
A
Trigonal Pyramidal
BA: 107° between BP
6
Q
4 Areas of e- density: 2BP and 2LP
A
V shaped/ Bent
BA: around 104.5°
7
Q
5 areas of e- density: 5BP
A
Trigonal Bipyramidal
BA: 90° and 120°
8
Q
6 areas of e- density: 6BP
A
Octahedral
BA: 90°