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VSEPR Theory
predicts molecular shape of molecule, only look at what is connected to the central atom.
Molecular Geometry
Linear, Trigonal Planar, Tetrahedral, Trigonal Pyramidal, and Bent.
Linear
0 pairs of non bonding on central atom, 2,4 single/bonding electrons on central atom. 180 degrees.
Trigonal Planar
0 pairs of non bonding on central atom, 3,4 single/bonding on central atom.
Tetrahedral
0 pairs of nonbonding on central atom, 4 single/bonding on central atom.
Trigonal Pyramidal
1 pair of nonbonding on central atom, 3 single/bonding on central atom.
Bent
2 pairs of non bonding pairs on central atom, 2 single/bonding on central atom.
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