If a compound has two nonbonded pairs of electrons in its Lewis structure, what is its molecular geometry? a. Bent b. Tetrahedral c. Trigonal planar d. Pyramidal e. Linear A molecule has trigonal bipyramid electron-pair geometry and two lone pairs on the central atom. What ...
1. What general principal is used in VSEPR theory to determine the shape of the electron cloud of a molecule? 2. Using the VSEPR theory, predict the molecular geometry of the following: a. GeH_4 b. Following the VSEPR theory, what is the ...