Shapes Of Molecules

Question 1

Linear

Answer 1

2 BPs, 0 LPs
Angle: 180
Examples: BeCl2, CO2

Question 2

V-Shaped/Bent

Answer 2

2BPs, 2 LPs
Angle: 104.5
Example: H2O

Question 3

Trigonal Planar

Answer 3

3 BPs, 0 LPs
Angle: 120
Example: BF3

Question 4

Trigonal Pyramidal

Answer 4

3 BPs, 1 LPs
Angle: 107
Example: NH3

Question 5

Tetrahedral

Answer 5

4 BPs, 0 LPs
Angle: 109.5
Examples: CH4, NH4+

Question 6

Trigonal Bipyramidal

Answer 6

5 BPs, 0 LPs
Angle: 120 (planar around central atom), 90 (vertically)
Example: PCl5

Question 7

Octahedral

Answer 7

6 BPs, 0 LPs
Angle: 90
Example: SF6

Question 8

Square Planar

Answer 8

4 BPs, 2 LPs
Angle: 90
Example: ClF4-