12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Which of the following compounds has a linear molecular geometry?

Which of the following species is not planar?

What is the molecular geometry of XeF_4?

Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry of the BF3 molecule?

What is the molecular geometry of PF3?

Which molecular geometry is associated with a bond angle of approximately 109.5° around the central atom?

What is the electronic geometry of SF_6?

Which factor is primarily responsible for the bent molecular geometry of a water (H_2O) molecule?

What is the molecular geometry of BeF_2?

Which statement would be true about a water molecule if it had a linear shape?

Which of the following best describes the three-dimensional molecular geometry of NH_3?

What is the molecular geometry of the OCN- (cyanate) ion?

What is the molecular geometry around the carbon atom in methane (CH_4)?

What is the molecular geometry of SO_3?

Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry of CH2O (formaldehyde)?