Electron Groups and Electron Geometries

Flashcards defining the five fundamental electron geometries and their corresponding number of electron groups.

Linear

The electron geometry corresponding to $2$ electron groups.

Trigonal planar

The electron geometry corresponding to $3$ electron groups.

Tetrahedral

The electron geometry corresponding to $4$ electron groups.

Trigonal bipyramidal

The electron geometry corresponding to $5$ electron groups.

Octahedral

The electron geometry corresponding to $6$ electron groups.

Maximum bonding electron groups

A maximum of $6$ bonding electron groups around a central atom.