VSEPR Molecular Geometries

Linear

1. 2 Bond, 0 Lone Pairs, 180 degree

2. 2 Bonds, 2 Lone Pairs, 180 degree

3. 2 Bonds, 4 Lone Pairs, 180 degree

Trigonal Planar

3 Bonds, 0 Lone Pairs, 120 degree

Bent or Angular

1. 2 Bonds, 1 Lone Pairs, <120 degree

2. 2 Bonds, 2 Lone Pairs, < < 109 degree

Tetrahedral

4 Bonds, 0 Lone Pairs, 109 degree

Trigonal Pyramid

3 Bonds, 1 Lone Pairs, < 109 degree

Trigonal Bipyramid

5 Bonds, 0 Lone Pairs, 90 & 120 degree

Sawhorse or Seesaw

4 Bonds, 1 Lone Pairs, <90 & <120 degree

T-Shape

1. 3 Bonds, 2 Lone Pairs, <90 degree

2. 3 Bonds, 3 Lone Pairs, <90 degree

Octahedral

6 Bonds,0 Lone Pairs, 90 degree

Square Pyramid

5 Bonds, 1 Lone Pairs, <90 & <90 degree

Square Planar

4 Bonds, 2 Lone Pairs, 90 degree