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
2
Q
AB3
A
Trigonal planar
3
Q
AB4
A
Tetrahedral
4
Q
AB3E
A
Trigonal pyramidal
5
Q
AB2E2
A
Bent
6
Q
AB5
A
Trigonal bipyramidal
7
Q
AB6
A
Octahedral
8
Q
AB2
A
Linear