12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Determine the electron geometry for the carbon disulfide molecule, CS₂.

A. Linear

B. Bent

C. Trigonal planar

D. Tetrahedral

Determine the number of electron groups for the following cation:AsBr₂⁺.

Draw and determine the electron geometry for the following molecule:TeBr₄

Determine the electron geometry of the nitrogen atom within methylamine, CH₃NH₂.

A. Linear

B. Trigonal Pyramidal

C. Tetrahedral

D. Trigonal Planar

At least two different numbers of electron groups can result in a linear molecule. What are they?

How does adding a lone pair affect the position of existing atoms and lone pairs?

Draw the Lewis structure of HCN and then determine its electron domain and molecular geometries.