VSEPR Flashcards

1
Q

What are the meanings of A, B, E and the numbers in VSEPR?

A
A- central atom
B- atom bonded to center
# after B- the # of B's
E- electron pairs on center
# after E- # of E's
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2
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AB3

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Trigonal planar

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3
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AB4

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Tetrahedral

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4
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AB3E

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Trigonal pyramidal

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5
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AB2E2

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Bent

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6
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AB5

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Trigonal bipyramidal

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7
Q

AB6

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Octahedral

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8
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AB2

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Linear

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