12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Molecular Geometry

Multiple Choice
Which factor primarily determines the shape of a molecule according to the VSEPR theory?
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Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of IF_5?
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Open Question
Name the geometry around each carbon atom. be sure to rotate the molecule to see all atoms.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the approximate bond angle between adjacent equatorial atoms in a molecule with square pyramidal geometry?
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Multiple Choice
Which molecular geometry best describes the shape of the ammonium ion, NH_4^+?
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Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of germanium disulfide (GeS_2)?
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Multiple Choice
A central atom with four single bonds and two lone pairs will exhibit which molecular geometry?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors contribute to the observed molecular geometry around a given atom?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the effect of having 1 or 2 lone pairs of electrons on the central atom in a molecule?
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Open Question
Use VSEPR theory to predict the shape of the hydrogen sulfide molecule, H₂S.
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Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry around each carbon atom in the molecule C_2H_4 (ethene)?
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Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of OF2?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry of HBr?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry of ozone (O3)?
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Multiple Choice
What is the molecular geometry of PF_3?
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