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Chemistry · L3 · VSEPR shape decision tree

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Count the lone pairs and bonding pairs on the central atom, then follow the branches to the resulting shape.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Central atomHow many lone pairs?How many bonding pairs?Linear, 180 degreesTrigonal planar, 120 degreesTetrahedral, 109.5 degrees3 bonding pairs leftTrigonal pyramidal, about 107 degrees2 bonding pairs leftBent / angular, about 104.5 degrees0 lone pairs2341 lone pair2 lone pairs

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