VSEPR

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What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

Front

What is the main purpose of VSEPR theory?

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To determine the shape and geometry of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

Front

What molecular shape is associated with 4 bonded pairs and 0 lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral

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What molecular shape is associated with 3 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair?

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Trigonal pyramidal

Front

What molecular shape is associated with 2 bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs?

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Bent

Front

What is the molecular shape of BCl3?

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Trigonal planar

Front

How many lone pairs are present in a molecule with a linear shape?

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0 lone pairs.

Front

What is the geometry of a molecule with 2 bonded pairs and 0 lone pairs?

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Linear

Front

What is the molecular shape of H2O?

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Bent

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What is the effect of lone pairs on molecular geometry?

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Lone pairs repel more strongly than bonded pairs, affecting the overall shape.