VSPER Flashcards
1
Q
What is vsper based on?
A
Based on repulsions between the electrons in the valence shell of the central atom of the compound.
2
Q
Describe the repulsion between lone pairs?
A
Repulsion between lone pairs is bigger than between bonding pairs
3
Q
two bond pairs shape?
A
linear
4
Q
three bond pairs shape?
A
trigonal planar
5
Q
two bond pairs and one lone pair?
A
bent
6
Q
four bond pairs?
A
tetrahedral
7
Q
three bond pairs and one lone pair?
A
trigonal pyramidal
8
Q
two bond pairs and two lone pairs?
A
bent
9
Q
five bond pairs?
A
trigonal bipyramidal
10
Q
four bond pairs and one lone pair?
A
see-saw
11
Q
three bond pairs and two lone pairs
A
T-shaped
12
Q
two bond pairs and three lone pairs?
A
linear
13
Q
six bond pairs ?
A
octahedral
14
Q
five bond pairs and one lone pair?
A
square pyramidal
15
Q
four bond pairs and two lone pairs ?
A
square planar
