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Molecular Geometry Research Guide: Key Terms

Key Terms

  • VSEPR Theory: the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) model is used to predict the shape of individual molecules based on the extent of electron-pair electrostatic repulsion
  • Main geometries (without lone pairs of electrons):

               Linear, Trigonal Planar, Tetrahedral,, Octahedral 

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