Hybridisation and Molecular Geometry

Molecular Geometry

Linear

180° bond angles

Linear Structure (Carbon Dioxide)

Bent (V-Shaped)

< 180° bond angles

Bent / V-Shaped (Sulfur Dioxide)

Trigonal Planar

120° bond angles

Trigonal Planar (Sulfur Trioxide)

Trigonal Pyramidal

< 120° bond angles

Trigonal Pyramidal (Ammonia)

Tetrahedral

109.5° bond angles

Tetrahedral (Methane)

Trigonal Bipyramidal

90° and 120° bond angles

Trigonal Bipyramidal (Phosphorous Pentafluoride)

Octahedral

90° bond angles

Octahedral (Sulfur Hexafluoride)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecular geometry is possible for carbon tetrachloride?

• linear

• trigonal planar

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecular geometry is possible for sulfur dichloride?

• bent / v-shaped

• trigonal planar

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecular geometry is possible for nitrogen trichloride?

• bent / v-shaped

• trigonal planar

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal