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CHEM: Exam 4
Electron Geometries w/ Steps
| # of Electron Groups | Electron Geometry |
|---|---|
| 2 | Linear (ex: CO2) |
| 3 | Trigonal Planar (ex: BF3) |
| 4 | Tetrahedral (ex: CH4) |
| 5 | Trigonal Bipyramidal (ex: PCl5) |
| 6 | Octahedral (ex: SF6) |
| VSEPR Theory: (1) | Draw the Lewis Structure |
| VSEPR Theory: (2) | Determine how many electron groups are around the central atom (lone pairs & bonding groups) |
| VSEPR Theory: (3) | Match that electron group number to the possible electron geometries |