VSPR Theory

What does VSEPR stand for in chemistry?

• Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

• Valence Shell Electron Proton Repulsion

• Valence Shell Electron Pair Rotation

• Valence Shell Electron Proton Rotation

According to VSEPR theory, what is the shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and two lone pairs?

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

• Bent

Which of the following molecules has a trigonal planar shape according to VSEPR theory?

In VSEPR theory, what is the predicted bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?

• 90 degrees

• 109.5 degrees

• 120 degrees

• 180 degrees

Which of the following statements is true according to VSEPR theory?

• Lone pairs repel more strongly than bonding pairs

• Bonding pairs repel more strongly than lone pairs

• Lone pairs and bonding pairs repel equally

• VSEPR theory does not consider lone pairs

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Tetrahedral

How does the presence of lone pairs affect the shape of a molecule according to VSEPR theory?

• Lone pairs do not affect the shape

• Lone pairs increase bond angles

• Lone pairs decrease bond angles

• Lone pairs make the molecule linear

Which molecule has a linear shape according to VSEPR theory?

• Octahedral

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Bipyramidal

• Square Planar

According to VSEPR theory, what is the shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and one lone pair?

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Bent

• Linear