VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry

VSEPR Theory

  1. VSEPR Theory stands for Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory.
  2. It is used to predict the shape of molecules based on electron pair repulsion.
  3. The theory states that electron pairs around a central atom arrange themselves to minimize repulsion.
  4. Both bonding pairs and lone pairs of electrons influence molecular geometry.
  5. Lone pairs occupy more space than bonding pairs due to greater repulsion.
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