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VSEPR Theory [23 KB]

Use this table as a reference to find out shapes of a molecule. Note: d-orbital filling molecules are not included in this table.

Total pairs Shared Electron Pairs Unshared Electron Pairs General Shape Bond angle
2 2 0 linear 180
3 3
2		 0
1		 trigonal planar
bent		 120
120
4 4
3
2		 0
1
2		 tetrahedral
pyramidal
bent		 109.47
< 109.47
< 109.47


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