VSEPR

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What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

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What is the basic premise of VSEPR theory?

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The shape of a molecule is determined by the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell of the central atom.

Front

What is the molecular shape of CH₄?

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Tetrahedral

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?

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109.5°

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What is the molecular shape of H₂O?

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Bent

Front

What is the bond angle in a bent molecule?

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104.5°

Front

What is the molecular shape of BF₃?

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Trigonal planar

Front

What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

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120°

Front

What is the molecular shape of PCl₃?

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Trigonal pyramidal

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What is the molecular shape of CO₂?

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Linear