Textbook Question
How would you expect the extent of overlap of the bondingatomic orbitals to vary in the series IF, ICl, IBr, and I2?Explain your answer.
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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory
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What does VSEPR stand for in chemistry?
A
Variable Shell Electron Pair Rotation
B
Valence Shell Energy Pair Resonance
C
Valence State Electron Proton Reaction
D
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
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Identify that VSEPR is an acronym used in chemistry to describe a model for predicting molecular shapes.
Break down the acronym VSEPR into its components: V = Valence, S = Shell, E = Electron, P = Pair, R = Repulsion.
Understand that the model focuses on the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell of atoms to determine molecular geometry.
Recognize that the correct full form of VSEPR is 'Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion'.
Note that the other options do not correctly represent the concept behind the VSEPR model.
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