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Steric number: sigma bonds + lone pairs
used for hybridization
D orbital shape: four leaf clover
Molecular Geometry | Symmetrical? | Typical Polarity (if outer atoms identical) |
|---|---|---|
Linear (2 atoms around center) | ✔ Yes | Nonpolar |
Bent / V-shaped | ✘ No | Polar |
Trigonal planar | ✔ Yes | Nonpolar |
Trigonal pyramidal | ✘ No | Polar |
Tetrahedral | ✔ Yes | Nonpolar |
Trigonal bipyramidal | ✔ Yes | Nonpolar |
Seesaw | ✘ No | Polar |
Octahedral | ✔ Yes | Nonpolar |
Square pyramidal | ✘ No | Polar |
Square planar | ✔ Yes | Nonpolar |
T-shaped | ✘ No | Polar |