VSEPR: Molecular Geometry

Question 1

SN: 4
4 bonded atoms
0 lone pairs

Answer 1

Electron geo: tetrahedral

Molecular geo: tetrahedral

Question 2

SN: 4
Bonded pairs: 3
Lone pairs: 1

Answer 2

E geo: tetrahedral

M geo: trigonal pyramidal

Question 3

SN: 4
Bonded atoms: 2
Lone pairs: 2

Answer 3

E geo: tetrahedral

M geo: bent (angular)

Question 4

SN: 5
Bonded: 5
Lone pairs: 0

Answer 4

E geo: trigonal bipyramidal

M geo: trigonal bipyramidal

Question 5

SN: 5
Bonded: 4
Lone pairs: 1

Answer 5

E geo: trigonal bipyramidal

M geo: seesaw

Question 6

SN: 5
Bonded: 3
Lone pairs: 2

Answer 6

E geo: trigonal bipyramidal

M geo: T shaped

Question 7

SN: 5
Bonded: 2
Lone pairs: 3

Answer 7

E geo: trigonal bipyramidal

M geo: linear

Question 8

SN: 6
Bonded: 6
Lone pairs: 0

Answer 8

E geo: octahedral

M geo: octahedral

Question 9

SN:6
Bonded: 5
Lone pairs: 1

Answer 9

E geo: octahedral

M geo: square pyramidal

Question 10

SN:6
Bonded:4
Lone pairs:2

Answer 10

E geo: octahedral

M geo: square planar

Question 11

SN: 6
Bonded:3
Lone pairs:3

Answer 11

Psych! They’re possible but you don’t have to worry about this! You’re welcome.

Question 12

SN:6
Bonded:2
Lone pairs:4

Answer 12

Psych! These molecules are possible but you don’t have to worry about them. Celebrate!