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In a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, how many distinct positions are there?
In a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, how many distinct positions are there?
- Four
- One
- Two (correct)
- Three
What are the bond angles surrounding the axial position in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
What are the bond angles surrounding the axial position in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
- 60°
- 90° (correct)
- 180°
- 120°
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?
- To form stronger bonds
- To minimize repulsions with other electrons (correct)
- To increase bond angles
- To stabilize the molecule
How many possible arrangements are theoretically possible for the three bonds and two lone pairs in the ClF3 molecule?
How many possible arrangements are theoretically possible for the three bonds and two lone pairs in the ClF3 molecule?
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?
Where are the two lone pairs positioned in an octahedral electron-pair geometry?
Where are the two lone pairs positioned in an octahedral electron-pair geometry?
What is the molecular structure observed for ClF3?
What is the molecular structure observed for ClF3?
How many total regions of electron density qualify as one region in VSEPR theory?
How many total regions of electron density qualify as one region in VSEPR theory?
What is the shape of the central atom with four bonding regions and 2 lone pairs?
What is the shape of the central atom with four bonding regions and 2 lone pairs?
Where are the lone pairs positioned in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
Where are the lone pairs positioned in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
How many bond angles of 90° surround the axial position in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
How many bond angles of 90° surround the axial position in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
What is the stable molecular structure observed for ClF3?
What is the stable molecular structure observed for ClF3?
In an octahedral electron-pair geometry, how many regions of electron density are around the central atom?
In an octahedral electron-pair geometry, how many regions of electron density are around the central atom?
What is the molecular structure observed for a central atom with two lone electron pairs and four bonding regions?
What is the molecular structure observed for a central atom with two lone electron pairs and four bonding regions?
How many distinct axial positions are there in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
How many distinct axial positions are there in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
What is the shape of the molecule in ClF3 due to the larger lone pairs both occupying equatorial positions?
What is the shape of the molecule in ClF3 due to the larger lone pairs both occupying equatorial positions?
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?
How many distinct axial positions are there in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
How many distinct axial positions are there in a trigonal bipyramidal electron-pair geometry?
What is the shape of the molecule in ClF3 due to the larger lone pairs both occupying equatorial positions?
What is the shape of the molecule in ClF3 due to the larger lone pairs both occupying equatorial positions?
What is the stable molecular structure observed for ClF3?
What is the stable molecular structure observed for ClF3?
What is the shape of the central atom with four bonding regions and 2 lone pairs?
What is the shape of the central atom with four bonding regions and 2 lone pairs?
