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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory

12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Concept 1

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Example 1

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Concept 2

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Example 2

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VSEPR Theory: Determining the 3D Shape of Molecules

VSEPR Theory - Basic Introduction

The Organic Chemistry Tutor

VSEPR Theory: Introduction

VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry

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David Vanden Bout

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false about VSEPR theory?

Multiple Choice

What two orbitals are participating in the overlap region that is part of the σ bond between the carbon and hydrogen atoms in acetylene?

Textbook Question

Draw sketches illustrating the overlap between the following orbitals on two atoms: (b) the 2pz orbital on each atom (assume both atoms are on the z-axis)

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Textbook Question

Draw sketches illustrating the overlap between the following orbitals on two atoms: (a) the 2s orbital on each atom

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Textbook Question

How would you expect the extent of overlap of the bonding atomic orbitals to vary in the series IF, ICl, IBr, and I2? Explain your answer.

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Textbook Question

A series of anions is shown below:

The anion on the far right is called 'BARF' by chemists, as its common abbreviation sounds similar to this word. (a) What is the central atom and the number of electronpair domains around the central atom in each of these anions?

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