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Why is molecular geometry important?
Molecular geometry is very important as it tells us about the shape of molecules and helps us account for their properties.
According to VSEPR theory, what determines the geometry of a molecule?
The number of electron groups around the central atom, including bonding groups and lone pairs.
Name the five basic electron geometries and their corresponding electron groups.
Linear (2 electron groups), Trigonal planar (3 electron groups), Tetrahedral (4 electron groups), Trigonal bipyramidal (5 electron groups), Octahedral (6 electron groups).
Explain the difference between electron geometry and molecular geometry.
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What is the electron and molecular geometry of a molecule with 4 electron groups, 3 bonding groups, and 1 lone pair?
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What is the electron and molecular geometry of a molecule with 4 electron groups, 2 bonding groups, and 2 lone pairs?
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What is the electron and molecular geometry of a molecule with 5 electron groups, 4 bonding pairs, and 1 lone pair?
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What is the electron and molecular geometry of a molecule with 5 electron groups, 3 bonding pairs, and 2 lone pairs?
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What is the electron and molecular geometry of a molecule with 5 electron groups, 2 bonding pairs, and 3 lone pairs?
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What is the electron and molecular geometry of a molecule with 6 electron groups, 5 bonding pairs, and 1 lone pair?
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What is the electron and molecular geometry of a molecule with 6 electron groups, 4 bonding pairs, and 2 lone pairs?
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How do you apply VSEPR theory to predict the shape of a molecule with more than one interior atom?
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How do you determine if a molecule is polar?
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What is a chemical bond according to valence bond theory?
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In valence bond theory, what determines the geometry of a molecule?
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When is the interaction energy between two atoms negative in valence bond theory?
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What is hybridization, and why is it necessary in valence bond theory?
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How does hybridization help lower the overall energy of a molecule?
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How is the number of hybrid orbitals related to the number of standard atomic orbitals that are hybridized?
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Describe a double bond according to valence bond theory and explain why rotation is restricted about a double bond.
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Match the following electron geometries with their corresponding hybridization scheme:
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Study Notes
Importance of Molecular Geometry
- Molecular geometry reveals the shape of molecules, which influences their properties.
VSEPR Theory
- Geometry determined by the number of electron groups around the central atom, including both bonding groups and lone pairs.
- Based on electron group repulsion, arranging in positions of least repulsion for stability.
Basic Electron Geometries
- Linear: 2 electron groups, bond angle 180°
- Trigonal Planar: 3 electron groups, bond angle 120°
- Tetrahedral: 4 electron groups, bond angle 109.5°
- Trigonal Bipyramidal: 5 electron groups, 120° equatorial, 90° axial
- Octahedral: 6 electron groups, bond angle 90°
Electron vs. Molecular Geometry
- Electron geometry refers to the arrangement of electron groups; molecular geometry refers to the arrangement of atoms.
- Differences arise when lone pairs are present, as they exert greater repulsion than bonding pairs.
Specific Electron and Molecular Geometries
- 4 electron groups, 3 bonding, 1 lone pair: Tetrahedral electron geometry, Trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry.
- 4 electron groups, 2 bonding, 2 lone pairs: Tetrahedral electron geometry, Bent molecular geometry.
- 5 electron groups, 4 bonding, 1 lone pair: Trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry, Seesaw molecular geometry.
- 5 electron groups, 3 bonding, 2 lone pairs: Trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry, T-shaped molecular geometry.
- 5 electron groups, 2 bonding, 3 lone pairs: Trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry, Linear molecular geometry.
- 6 electron groups, 5 bonding, 1 lone pair: Octahedral electron geometry, Square pyramidal molecular geometry.
- 6 electron groups, 4 bonding, 2 lone pairs: Octahedral electron geometry, Square planar molecular geometry.
Applying VSEPR Theory
- When multiple interior atoms exist, apply VSEPR principles to predict the geometry of each atom.
Determining Polarity
- A molecule is polar with at least one polar bond.
- To assess polarity, draw the molecular structure and evaluate for net dipole movement.
- Polarity affects properties like solubility, surface tension, and melting/boiling points.
Chemical Bonding in Valence Bond Theory
- A chemical bond arises from the interaction of half-filled atomic or hybrid orbitals.
- Overlap between filled and empty orbitals may also be considered a bond.
Geometry and Hybridization
- Molecular geometry is determined through hybridization, where standard atomic orbitals combine to form hybrid orbitals.
- Hybridization stabilizes bonds by maximizing orbital overlap.
Energy Considerations in Hybridization
- Hybrid orbitals reduce overall molecular energy by offering concentrated electron probability density in a directional lobe.
- The number of hybrid orbitals equals the number of standard atomic orbitals hybridized.
Double Bonds in Valence Bond Theory
- A double bond consists of a sigma bond (end-to-end overlap) and a pi bond (side-to-side overlap of p orbitals).
- Rotation about double bonds is restricted due to the presence of the pi bond; single bonds can rotate freely since they lack this constraint.
Hybridization Correspondence to Electron Geometry
- Linear: sp hybridization
- Trigonal Planar: sp² hybridization
- Tetrahedral: sp³ hybridization
- Trigonal Bipyramidal: sp³d hybridization
- Octahedral: sp³d² hybridization
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