12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Molecular Geometry

Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of CHClO (formaldehyde)?
Open Question
Determine the electron geometry (eg) and molecular geometry (mg) of the underlined atom CH₃OCH₃.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry of carbon dioxide (CO_2)?
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry and approximate bond angle of the nitrate ion (NO_3^-)?
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Open Question
Which lewis dot diagram shows an atom that needs 2 more electrons in its outermost shell?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following molecular geometries is most likely to result in a polar molecule, assuming the central atom is bonded to atoms of different electronegativities?
Multiple Choice
Which VSEPR geometry is most likely for the carbon atom in a transition state where it is bonded to four atoms and has no lone pairs?
Multiple Choice
What is the electron-pair geometry of XeF_2?
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Multiple Choice
How many electron domains are present around the central oxygen atom in a molecule of H2O?
Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of NF_3?
Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of the molecule XeF_2?
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Multiple Choice
The molecular geometry of the PF3 molecule is ________, and this molecule is ________.
Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of CO_2?
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry of a fluorine molecule (F_2)?
Open Question
Give the number of total electron groups, the number of bonding groups, and the number of lone pairs for the geometry depicted in (a).