12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

What is the expected bond angle in a molecule with a tetrahedral geometry, such as CH4?

Which of the following best describes the bond angle in a molecule of carbon dioxide (CO_2)?

What is the value of the bond angles in BCl_3?

Select the correct value for the indicated bond angle in each of the compounds.

How does the presence of lone-pair electrons affect the bond angles in a molecule?

What is the approximate Cl–Xe–Cl bond angle in the molecule XeCl_4?

Which of the following is closest to the bond angle found in a molecule with trigonal pyramidal geometry?

What is the value of the smallest bond angle in XeCl4?

In the actual molecule of water (H_2O), which has a bent geometry, what are the approximate values of the bond angles a (H–O–H) and b (O–H–lone pair)?

Which factor is primarily responsible for the difference in bond angles between carbon dioxide (CO_2) and water (H_2O)?

What is the approximate bond angle in the nitrate ion, NO_3^-?

What is the approximate bond angle between the chlorine atoms in iodine trichloride (ICl_3)?

Give approximate values for the indicated bond angles in the molecule shown.