Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory and Molecular Shapes

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What does VSEPR theory help to predict?

The number of lone pairs in a molecule

The number of bond pairs in a molecule

The electronegativity of atoms

The shape of molecules (correct)

What are Lone Pairs in VSEPR theory?

Pairs of electrons under the influence of multiple parent atoms

Electrons involved in bonding

Electrons not involved in bonding (correct)

Pairs of electrons under the influence of one parent atom

What is the formula for calculating Steric Number?

Half the number of valence electrons of the central atom + number of atoms bonded +/- charge (correct)

Number of atoms bonded + 2

Number of lone pairs + 2

Total number of valence electrons

Which type of hybridization results in a linear shape with 180-degree bond angles?

SP Hybridization Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond angle in a molecule with SP3 Hybridization?

109.5 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What causes methane (CH4) to have a tetrahedral shape?

Presence of four bonds and one lone pair Signup and view all the answers

According to Bent's rule, what is the position of lone pairs and electronegative atoms in a molecule?

Lone pairs occupy axial positions and electronegative atoms occupy equatorial positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of Phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) according to the VSEPR theory?

Trigonal bipyramidal Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule has a seesaw shape with one lone pair in an equatorial position and three fluorine atoms bonded axially?

Sulfur tetrafluoride (SF4) Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond angle of water (H2O) due to the presence of two lone pairs and two bonds?

104.5 degrees Signup and view all the answers

In the VSEPR theory, what is used to predict the shape of molecules around the central atom?

Electron pair geometry Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of Chlorine trifluoride (ClF3) according to VSEPR theory?

T-shaped Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between lone pairs and bond pairs in VSEPR theory?

Lone pairs are delocalized and influence fewer atoms, while bond pairs are localized and influence more atoms. Signup and view all the answers

How does the steric number determine the molecular shape in VSEPR theory?

The steric number is determined by the number of valence electrons and atoms attached by single bonds, which corresponds to different hybridizations and shapes. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the bond angle and shape of ammonia (NH3) according to VSEPR theory.

Ammonia (NH3) has a pyramidal shape with a bond angle of approximately 107 degrees due to the presence of a lone pair of electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond angle and shape of water (H2O) as per VSEPR theory?

Water (H2O) has a bent or V-shaped structure with a bond angle of approximately 104.5 degrees. Signup and view all the answers

How does lone pair repulsion compare to bond pair repulsion in VSEPR theory?

Lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair repulsion due to their larger volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of methane (CH4) and its bond angle according to VSEPR theory?

Methane (CH4) has a tetrahedral shape with a bond angle of approximately 109.5 degrees. Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecular geometry of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) according to VSEPR theory?

Octahedral Signup and view all the answers

According to VSEPR theory, what is the shape of chlorine trifluoride (ClF3)?

T-shaped Signup and view all the answers

In VSEPR theory, what determines the molecular geometry around the central atom?

Repulsion between electron pairs Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) according to VSEPR theory?

Trigonal bipyramidal Signup and view all the answers

How does Bent's rule influence the positioning of lone pairs and electronegative atoms in a molecule?

Lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, while electronegative atoms occupy axial positions. Signup and view all the answers

What type of hybridization results in a linear shape with 180-degree bond angles?

SP hybridization Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory is important for predicting the shape of molecules
Valence Shell refers to the outermost shell of electrons involved in bonding
Valence Shell Electron Pairs are classified as lone pairs or bond pairs
Lone Pairs are electrons not involved in bonding, while Bond Pairs are electrons involved in bonding
Localized Electrons are pairs of electrons under the influence of one parent atom, while Delocalized Electrons are pairs of electrons under the influence of multiple parent atoms
Localized Electrons occupy a smaller volume, while Delocalized Electrons occupy a larger volume
Lone Pair repulsion is greater than bond pair repulsion
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion between lone pairs is greatest
Central Atom is the atom with the most electrons and largest size
Steric Number is the formula for predicting molecular shape: half the number of valence electrons of the central atom + number of atoms bonded +/- charge
SP Hybridization results in linear shape and 180-degree bond angles
SP2 Hybridization results in trigonal planar shape and 120-degree bond angles
SP3 Hybridization results in tetrahedral shape with 109.5° angle between bonds.- Methane (CH4) has a tetrahedral shape with a bond angle of 109 degrees 28 minutes due to the presence of four bonds and one lone pair.
Ammonia (NH3) has a pyramidal shape with a bond angle of 107 degrees due to the presence of three bonds and one lone pair.
Water (H2O) has a bent or V-shaped structure with a bond angle of 104.5 degrees due to the presence of two lone pairs and two bonds.
Phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) has a trigonal bipyramidal shape with three equatorial bonds and two axial bonds.
According to Bent's rule, lone pairs always occupy equatorial positions, while electronegative atoms occupy axial positions.
Sulfur tetrafluoride (SF4) has a seesaw shape with one lone pair in an equatorial position and three fluorine atoms bonded axially.
Chlorine trifluoride (ClF3) has a T-shaped structure with one lone pair occupying an equatorial position and two fluorine atoms bonded axially.
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) has an octahedral shape with all six fluorine atoms bonded in an octahedral arrangement.
In square planar complexes, there are no axial or equatorial positions, all bonds are of equal length.
VSEPR theory is used to predict the shape of molecules based on the electron pair geometry around the central atom.
The traditional method of learning VSEPR theory can be memorizing, but understanding the concepts will allow you to solve most examples.
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Explore the concepts of VSEPR theory, which predicts the shape of molecules based on electron pair geometry around the central atom. Learn about valence shell, bond pairs, lone pairs, hybridization, and molecular shapes of compounds like methane, ammonia, water, phosphorus pentachloride, sulfur tetrafluoride, and more.