VESPR theory Flashcards

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VESPR theory …

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Electron pairs will repeal other electron pairs around the atom to maximize the distance between them

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The 5 shapes.

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Linear
Trigonal Planar
tetrahedral
Trigonal pyramidal
Non linear

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Bonding pairs and non binding pairs of liner

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2 and 0

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Linear bend angle

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180

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5
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Trigonal planar bonding and unbonding pairs

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3 and 0

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Trigonal planar bend angle

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120

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7
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Tetrahedral bonding and unbonding pairs

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4 and 0

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Tetrahedral bend angle

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109.5

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9
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Trigonal pyramidal bonding and unbonding pairs

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3 and 1

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10
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Trigonal pyramidal bend angle

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107

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11
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Non linear bonding and unbonding pairs

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2 and 2

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12
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Non linear bend angle

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104

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