12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
Molecular Geometry
19PRACTICE PROBLEM
Identify the electron and molecular geometry for SeCl4.
Identify the electron and molecular geometry for SeCl4.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
Electron geometry = trigonal bipyramidalMolecular geometry = seesaw
B
Electron geometry = tetrahedralMolecular geometry = tetrahedral
C
Electron geometry = trigonal bipyramidalMolecular geometry = T-shaped
D
Electron geometry = tetrahedralMolecular geometry = square planar