What is the molecular shape of BCl3 as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

A) Linear B) Trigonal planar C) Bent D) Tetrahedral E) Trigonal pyramidal A) Linear B) Trigonal planar C) Bent D) Tetrahedral E) Trigonal pyramidal

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX4E2 will have a __________ molecular shape.

A) tetrahedral B) square pyramidal C) square planar D) octahedral E) see-saw A) tetrahedral B) square pyramidal C) square planar D) octahedral E) see-saw

Predict the actual bond angles in SF3+ using the VSEPR theory.

A) more than 120° B) exactly 120° C) between 109° and 120° D) between 90° and 109° E) less than 90° A) more than 120° B) exactly 120° C) between 109° and 120° D) between 90° and 109° E) less than 90°

What is the molecular shape of NO2− as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

A) Linear B) Trigonal planar C) Bent D) Tetrahedral E) Resonant A) Linear B) Trigonal planar C) Bent D) Tetrahedral E) Resonant

What is the molecular shape of BeH2 as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

A) Linear B) Bent C) Angular D) Trigonal E) None of these choices are correct. A) Linear B) Bent C) Angular D) Trigonal E) None of these choices are correct.

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX2E will have a __________ molecular shape.

A) bent B) see-saw C) trigonal planar D) T-shaped E) trigonal pyramidal A) bent B) see-saw C) trigonal planar D) T-shaped E) trigonal pyramidal

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX6 will have a __________ molecular shape.

A) tetrahedral B) trigonal planar C) trigonal bipyramidal D) hexagonal E) octahedral A) tetrahedral B) trigonal planar C) trigonal bipyramidal D) hexagonal E) octahedral

Predict the ideal bond angles around nitrogen in N2F2 using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory. (The two N atoms are the central atoms.)

A) 90° B) 109° C) 120° D) 180° E) between 120 and 180° A) 90° B) 109° C) 120° D) 180° E) between 120 and 180°

What is the molecular shape of SCl3F as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

A) Linear B) Bent C) See-saw D) T-shaped E) Trigonal pyramidal A) Linear B) Bent C) See-saw D) T-shaped E) Trigonal pyramidal

Predict the ideal bond angles around carbon in C2I2 using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory.

A) 90° B) 109° C) 120° D) 180° E) None of these choices are correct. A) 90° B) 109° C) 120° D) 180° E) None of these choices are correct.

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Use VSEPR theory to decide which one of the following molecules and ions will definitely have at least one 90° bond angle in it. (In each case except water, the central atom is the first one in the formula.)

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What is the molecular shape of BCl₃as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

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Use VSEPR theory to decide which one of the following ions and molecules is likely to be planar. (The central atom is always first in the formula.)

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According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX₄E₂will have a __________ molecular shape.

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How many electron pairs are shared between the carbon atoms in C₂H₄?

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Predict the actual bond angles in SF₃⁺ using the VSEPR theory.

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In which of the following does the nitrogen atom have a formal charge of −1?

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What is the molecular shape of NO₂⁻ as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

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Which one of the following Lewis structures is definitely incorrect?

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What is the molecular shape of BeH₂as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

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According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX₂E will have a __________ molecular shape.

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What is the molecular shape of ClCN as predicted by the VSEPR theory? (Carbon is the central atom.)

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Select the best Lewis structure for ClCN.

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What is the molecular shape of the thiocyanate anion, SCN⁻, as predicted by the VSEPR theory? (Carbon is the central atom.)

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According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX₆ will have a __________ molecular shape.

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Predict the ideal bond angles around nitrogen in N₂F₂using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory. (The two N atoms are the central atoms.)

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What is the molecular shape of SCl₃F as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

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Predict the ideal bond angles around carbon in C₂I₂using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory.

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In a Lewis structure for a molecule or ion, the sum of the formal charges on the atoms is equal to the charge on the molecule or ion.

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Which one of the following molecules and ions will have a planar geometry?

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Exam 10: The Shapes of Molecules

Use VSEPR theory to decide which one of the following molecules and ions will definitely have at least one 90° bond angle in it. (In each case except water, the central atom is the first one in the formula.)

What is the molecular shape of BCl3 as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

Use VSEPR theory to decide which one of the following ions and molecules is likely to be planar. (The central atom is always first in the formula.)

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX4E2 will have a __________ molecular shape.

How many electron pairs are shared between the carbon atoms in C2H4?

Predict the actual bond angles in SF3+ using the VSEPR theory.

In which of the following does the nitrogen atom have a formal charge of −1?

What is the molecular shape of NO2− as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

Which one of the following Lewis structures is definitely incorrect?

What is the molecular shape of BeH2 as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX2E will have a __________ molecular shape.

What is the molecular shape of ClCN as predicted by the VSEPR theory? (Carbon is the central atom.)

Select the best Lewis structure for ClCN.

What is the molecular shape of the thiocyanate anion, SCN−, as predicted by the VSEPR theory? (Carbon is the central atom.)

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX6 will have a __________ molecular shape.

Predict the ideal bond angles around nitrogen in N2F2 using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory. (The two N atoms are the central atoms.)

What is the molecular shape of SCl3F as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

Predict the ideal bond angles around carbon in C2I2 using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory.

In a Lewis structure for a molecule or ion, the sum of the formal charges on the atoms is equal to the charge on the molecule or ion.

Which one of the following molecules and ions will have a planar geometry?

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What is the molecular shape of BCl₃as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX₄E₂will have a __________ molecular shape.

How many electron pairs are shared between the carbon atoms in C₂H₄?

Predict the actual bond angles in SF₃⁺ using the VSEPR theory.

What is the molecular shape of NO₂⁻ as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

What is the molecular shape of BeH₂as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX₂E will have a __________ molecular shape.

What is the molecular shape of the thiocyanate anion, SCN⁻, as predicted by the VSEPR theory? (Carbon is the central atom.)

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX₆ will have a __________ molecular shape.

Predict the ideal bond angles around nitrogen in N₂F₂using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory. (The two N atoms are the central atoms.)

What is the molecular shape of SCl₃F as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

Predict the ideal bond angles around carbon in C₂I₂using the molecular shape given by the VSEPR theory.