VSEPR Theory shapes Flashcards
1
Q
1 or 2 bonding electron pairs
and
0 lone pairs
A
linear
AX or AX3
2
Q
2 bonding electron pairs
and
2 lone pairs
A
bent or angular
AX2E2
3
Q
3 bonding electron pairs
and
0 lone pairs
A
trigonal planar
AX3
4
Q
3 bonding electron pairs
and
1 lone pair
A
trigonal pyramidal
AX3E
5
Q
4 bonding electron pairs
and
0 lone pairs
A
tetrahedral
AX4
6
Q
5 bonding electron pairs
and
0 lone pairs
A
trigonal bipyramidal
AX5
7
Q
6 bonding electron pairs
and
0 lone pairs
A
octahedral
AX6
