VSEPR Theory

Question 1

Name the electron geometry and the molecular shape

Answer 1

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Question 2

Number of electron groups on central atom: 4
Number of bonding groups: 4
Number of lone pairs on central atom: 0

Answer 2

Geometry: Tetrahedral
Shape: Tetrahedral

Question 3

Number of electron groups on central atom: 4
Number of bonding groups: 3
Number of lone pairs on central atom: 1

Answer 3

Geometry: Tetrahedral
Shape: Trigonal pyramid

Question 4

Number of electron groups on central atom: 4
Number of bonding groups: 2
Number of lone pairs on central atom: 2

Answer 4

Geometry: Tetrahedral
Shape: Bent

Question 5

Number of electron groups on central atom: 3
Number of bonding groups: 3
Number of lone pairs on central atom: 0

Answer 5

Geometry: Trigonal planar
Shape: Trigonal planar

Question 6

Number of electron groups on central atom: 3
Number of bonding groups: 2
Number of lone pairs on central atom: 1

Answer 6

Geometry: Trigonal planar
Shape: Bent

Question 7

Number of electron groups on central atom: 2
Number of bonding groups: 2
Number of lone pairs on central atom: 0

Answer 7

Geometry: Linear
Shape: Linear