Chapter 7 – Molecular Geometry
VSEPR • Polarity • Bonding Theories
, VSEPR Theory
• • Shape depends on electron domain repulsion
• • Electron domain = lone pair OR any bond
• • Best arrangement = minimum repulsion
VSEPR • Polarity • Bonding Theories
, VSEPR Theory
• • Shape depends on electron domain repulsion
• • Electron domain = lone pair OR any bond
• • Best arrangement = minimum repulsion