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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory - Part 1 of 2

12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory - Part 1 of 2

12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / Bond Angles / Problem 8

For the following molecular geometries, give the possible bond angles in each: (a) linear; (b) trigonal bipyramidal; (c) square pyramidal; (d) bent

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

(a) 180°; (b) 120˚ and 180˚; (c) 90˚; (d) 109.5˚

B

(a) 120°; (b) 90˚, 120˚, and 180˚; (c) 120˚ and 180˚; (d) 120˚

C

(a) 180°; (b) 90˚, 120˚, and 180˚; (c) 90˚ and 180˚; (d) 109.5˚

D

(a) 180°; (b) 90˚ and 180˚; (c) 180˚; (d) 90˚ and 109.5˚

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