What is the meaning of steric number?

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The question is asking for the definition of the term 'steric number', which is related to the arrangement of atoms in a molecule and the geometry of molecular structures.

Answer

The steric number is the total number of atoms directly bonded to a central atom and the number of lone pairs attached.

The steric number is the total number of atoms directly bonded to a central atom and the number of lone pairs attached.

Answer for screen readers

The steric number is the total number of atoms directly bonded to a central atom and the number of lone pairs attached.

More Information

The steric number is crucial in VSEPR theory for determining the molecular geometry of a molecule.

Tips

Make sure to count all lone pairs on the central atom along with atoms directly bonded to it.

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