VSEPR Theory Flashcards
What is the e- pair geo. for SN = 3?
Trigonal planar
What is the e- pair geo. of SN = 4?
Tetrahedral
What is the e- pair geo. for SN = 5?
Trigonal bipyramidal
What is the e- pair geo. for SN = 6?
Octahedral
What angle does trigonal planar have?
120
What angle does tetrahedral have?
109.5
What angle does trigonal bipyramidal have?
90, 120
What angle does a octahedral have?
90(all angles)
What is the molecular geo. for SN = 3 BUT has one lone pair?
Bent( angular)
What is the molecular geo. for SN = 4 BUT has one lone pair?
Trigonal pyramidal
What is the molecular geo. for SN = 4 BUT has two lone pairs?
Bent( angular)
What is the molecular geo. for SN = 5 BUT has one lone pair?
Seesaw
What is the molecular geo. for SN = 5 BUT has two lone pairs?
T-shaped
What is the molecular geo. for SN = 5 BUT has three lone pairs?
Linear
What is the molecular geo. for SN = 6 BUT has one lone pair?
Square pyramidal