VSEPR: Shapes Of Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
2 electron regions
2 bond pairs
A
Linear
180
2
Q
3 electron regions
2 bond pair
1 lone pair
A
Bent
115
3
Q
4 electron regions
2 bond pairs
2 lone pairs
A
Bent
105
4
Q
5 electron regions, 5 bond pairs
A
Trigonal bipyramidal
90 and 120
5
Q
4 electron regions
4 bond pairs
A
tetrahedral
109.5
6
Q
3 electron regions
3 bond pairs
A
Trigonal planar
120
7
Q
6 electron regions
6 bond pairs
A
Octahedral
90
8
Q
4 electron regions
3 bond pairs
1 lone pair
A
Trigonal pyramidal
107
9
Q
5 electron regions ( 4 bond, 1 lone )
A
Unsymmetrical tetrahedron (seesaw)
* equatorial plane replaced
<120, <90
10
Q
5 electron regions ( 3 bond, 2 lone )
A
T-shaped
<90
11
Q
6 electron regions (5 bond, 1 lone)
A
Square pyramidal
12
Q
6 electron regions ( 4 bond, 2 lone)
A
Square planar
