Molecular Shape (Geometry) Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (VSEPR)
Electron Geometry vs Molecular Geometry 4 pairs of electrons require 4 electron orbitals shape of molecule depends on nuclei only shape for molecule is TRIGONAL PYRAMIDAL tetrahedral arrangement of electrons
Electron Geometry vs Molecular Geometry 4 pairs of electrons require 4 electron orbitals shape of molecule depends on nuclei only tetrahedral arrangement of electrons shape for molecule is BENT
Electron Geometry vs Molecular Geometry 3 pairs of electrons require 3 electron orbitals shape of molecule depends on nuclei only shape for molecule is BENT trigonal planar arrangement of electrons
4 electron pairs, 1 lone pair
4 electron pairs, 2 lone pairs