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In a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, what are the two distinct positions?
In a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, what are the two distinct positions?
- Equatorial and linear positions
- Equatorial and tetrahedral positions
- Axial and linear positions
- Axial and equatorial positions (correct)
Why do lone pairs in a trigonal bipyramidal structure occupy equatorial positions?
Why do lone pairs in a trigonal bipyramidal structure occupy equatorial positions?
- Because equatorial positions have 90° bond angles
- To create a square planar molecular structure
- Because equatorial positions have more space available (correct)
- To minimize lone pair-lone pair repulsions
What is the ideal bond angle in the axial position of a trigonal bipyramidal structure?
What is the ideal bond angle in the axial position of a trigonal bipyramidal structure?
- 109.5°
- 120°
- 90° (correct)
- 180°
Which molecular structure is observed in the ClF3 molecule according to the text?
Which molecular structure is observed in the ClF3 molecule according to the text?
In an octahedral electron-pair geometry, how many bonding regions does the central atom have?
In an octahedral electron-pair geometry, how many bonding regions does the central atom have?
How do you determine the electron-pair geometry of a molecule based on VSEPR theory?
How do you determine the electron-pair geometry of a molecule based on VSEPR theory?
What prevents lone pair-lone pair repulsions in a square planar molecular structure?
What prevents lone pair-lone pair repulsions in a square planar molecular structure?
What is the correct arrangement for the three bonds and two lone pairs in a ClF3 molecule?
What is the correct arrangement for the three bonds and two lone pairs in a ClF3 molecule?
Why do lone pairs in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry occupy equatorial positions?
Why do lone pairs in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry occupy equatorial positions?
In a trigonal bipyramidal structure, what is the orientation of the bond angles in the axial position?
In a trigonal bipyramidal structure, what is the orientation of the bond angles in the axial position?
What is the electron-pair geometry when a central atom has two lone electron pairs and four bonding regions?
What is the electron-pair geometry when a central atom has two lone electron pairs and four bonding regions?
Which molecular structure minimizes lone pair-lone pair repulsions in an octahedral electron-pair geometry?
Which molecular structure minimizes lone pair-lone pair repulsions in an octahedral electron-pair geometry?
In a trigonal bipyramidal structure, how many distinct X positions are there?
In a trigonal bipyramidal structure, how many distinct X positions are there?
What is the ideal bond angle in the equatorial position of a trigonal bipyramidal structure?
What is the ideal bond angle in the equatorial position of a trigonal bipyramidal structure?
Why do lone pairs occupy equatorial positions in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
Why do lone pairs occupy equatorial positions in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
What molecular structure is observed in the ClF3 molecule?
What molecular structure is observed in the ClF3 molecule?
What is the molecular structure observed in the ClF3 molecule?
What is the molecular structure observed in the ClF3 molecule?
In a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, why do lone pairs always occupy equatorial positions?
In a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, why do lone pairs always occupy equatorial positions?
How many distinct X positions are there in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
How many distinct X positions are there in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
What prevents lone pair-lone pair repulsions in the square planar molecular structure of an octahedral electron-pair geometry?
What prevents lone pair-lone pair repulsions in the square planar molecular structure of an octahedral electron-pair geometry?
When a central atom has two lone electron pairs and four bonding regions, what is the resulting molecular structure?
When a central atom has two lone electron pairs and four bonding regions, what is the resulting molecular structure?
