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Vse PR Theory

VSEPR Theory predicts the molecular shape of bonded molecules based on the arrangement of electrons around the central atom, which repel each other to maximize distance. The document outlines various molecular geometries including Linear, Trigonal Planar, Tetrahedral, Trigonal Bipyramidal, Octahedral, Bent, and Trigonal Pyramidal, along with their bond angles and examples. Each shape is characterized by the number of atoms and lone pairs attached to the central atom.

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Vse PR Theory

VSEPR Theory predicts the molecular shape of bonded molecules based on the arrangement of electrons around the central atom, which repel each other to maximize distance. The document outlines various molecular geometries including Linear, Trigonal Planar, Tetrahedral, Trigonal Bipyramidal, Octahedral, Bent, and Trigonal Pyramidal, along with their bond angles and examples. Each shape is characterized by the number of atoms and lone pairs attached to the central atom.

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VSEPR

Theory
VALENCE SHELL ELECTRON
PAIR REPULSION
VSEPR Theory
 Predicts the molecular shape of a bonded molecule
 Electrons around the central atom arrange themselves as far
apart from each other as possible
 Unshared pairs of electrons (lone pairs) on the central atom
repel the most
 So only look at what is connected to the central atom
Introduction
Linear

 2 atoms attached to center atom


 0 unshared pairs (lone pairs)

 Bond angle = 180o

 Type: AB2
 Ex. : BeF2
Trigonal Planar

 3 atoms attached to center atom


 0 lone pairs

 Bond angle = 120o

 Type: AB3
 Ex. : AlF3
Tetrahedral

 4 atoms attached to center atom


 0 lone pairs

 Bond angle = 109.5o

 Type: AB4
 Ex. : CH4
Trigonal Bipyramidal
 5 atoms attached to center atom
 0 lone pairs

 Bond angle =
 equatorial -> 120o
 axial -> 90o

 Type: AB5
 Ex. : PF5
Octahedral

 6 atoms attached to center atom


 0 lone pairs

 Bond angle = 90o

 Type: AB6
 Ex. : SF6
Bent

 2 atoms attached to center atom


 2 lone pairs

 Bond angle = 104.5o

 Type: AB2E2
 Ex. : H2O
Trigonal Pyramidal

 3 atoms attached to center atom


 1 lone pair

 Bond angle = 107o

 Type: AB3E
 Ex. : NH3

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