QuestionA molecule with two lone pairs and two bonding groups would form what type of molecular geometry? Bent/Angular Linear Tetrahedral Trigonal Planar
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STEP 1
1. The molecule has two lone pairs and two bonding groups.
2. We need to determine the molecular geometry based on the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory.
STEP 2
1. Understand the basic principles of VSEPR theory.
2. Determine the electron geometry.
3. Identify the molecular geometry based on lone pairs and bonding groups.
STEP 3
According to VSEPR theory, the shape of a molecule is determined by the repulsion between electron pairs (bonding and lone pairs) around the central atom.
STEP 4
Consider the total number of electron pairs (lone pairs + bonding pairs) around the central atom. In this case, there are 4 electron pairs (2 lone pairs and 2 bonding pairs).
STEP 5
The electron geometry for 4 electron pairs is tetrahedral.
STEP 6
To find the molecular geometry, consider only the positions of the atoms (ignore lone pairs). With 2 lone pairs and 2 bonding pairs, the molecular geometry is bent/angular.
The molecular geometry of a molecule with two lone pairs and two bonding groups is:
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