VSEPR Theory (Molecular Shapes) chart detailing electron and molecular geometries, bond angles, and examples.

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> “VSEPR Theory (Molecular Shapes)”

and the table you partially described (with columns like Total Electron Pairs, Bonding Pairs, Lone Pairs, Molecular Shape, Geometry, Hybridization, Bond Angles), I can help you understand how to solve VSEPR problems in general, and even fill out a typical VSEPR chart if you tell me which molecules you’re working with.

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🔍 What is VSEPR Theory?

VSEPR = Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

It predicts the 3D geometry of molecules based on the idea that electron pairs (bonding and lone) around a central atom repel each other and arrange themselves as far apart as possible.

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📊 Typical VSEPR Table Structure

| Formula | Total e⁻ Pairs | Bonding Pairs | Lone Pairs | Electron Geometry | Molecular Shape | Hybridization | Bond Angle |
|---------|----------------|---------------|----------|-------------------|------------------|---------------|------------|
| AX₂ | 2 | 2 | 0 | Linear | Linear | sp | 180° |
| AX₃ | 3 | 3 | 0 | Trigonal Planar | Trigonal Planar | sp² | 120° |
| AX₂E | 3 | 2 | 1 | Trigonal Planar | Bent | sp² | <120° |
| AX₄ | 4 | 4 | 0 | Tetrahedral | Tetrahedral | sp³ | 109.5° |
| AX₃E | 4 | 3 | 1 | Tetrahedral | Trigonal Pyramidal | sp³ | ~107° |
| AX₂E₂ | 4 | 2 | 2 | Tetrahedral | Bent | sp³ | ~104.5° |
| AX₅ | 5 | 5 | 0 | Trigonal Bipyramidal | Trigonal Bipyramidal | sp³d | 90°, 120° |
| AX₄E | 5 | 4 | 1 | Trigonal Bipyramidal | See-Saw | sp³d | <90°, <120°|
| AX₃E₂ | 5 | 3 | 2 | Trigonal Bipyramidal | T-Shaped | sp³d | ~90° |
| AX₂E₃ | 5 | 2 | 3 | Trigonal Bipyramidal | Linear | sp³d | 180° |
| AX₆ | 6 | 6 | 0 | Octahedral | Octahedral | sp³d² | 90° |
| AX₅E | 6 | 5 | 1 | Octahedral | Square Pyramidal | sp³d² | <90° |
| AX₄E₂ | 6 | 4 | 2 | Octahedral | Square Planar | sp³d² | 90° |

*(Note: A = central atom, X = bonded atom, E = lone pair)*

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✔ How to Solve a VSEPR Problem (Step-by-Step)

1. Draw the Lewis structure of the molecule.
2. Count total electron domains (bonding + lone pairs) around the central atom.
3. Determine electron geometry based on total domains.
4. Determine molecular shape by ignoring lone pairs (but they affect bond angles).
5. Identify hybridization:
- 2 domains → sp
- 3 domains → sp²
- 4 domains → sp³
- 5 domains → sp³d
- 6 domains → sp³d²
6. Estimate bond angles — lone pairs compress bond angles.

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💡 Example: Water (H₂O)

- Central atom: O
- Lewis structure: O has 2 bonds + 2 lone pairs → total 4 electron domains
- Electron geometry: Tetrahedral
- Molecular shape: Bent
- Hybridization: sp³
- Bond angle: ~104.5° (less than 109.5° due to lone pair repulsion)

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