The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory

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The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory, Geometry of Molecules Containing Five Bond Pairs and One Lone Pair and, Geometry of Molecules Containing Three Bond Pairs and Two Lone Pairs

Important Questions on The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory

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Give reasons for the highest repulsion between lone pairs of electrons as compared to the bond pair-bond pair repulsions in a molecule.

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The repulsive interaction of electron pairs follows the order

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The F-Br-F bond angles in BrF5 and the Cl-P-Cl bond angles in PCl5, respectively, are

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Which of the molecules has trigonal bipyramidal geometry with bond angles 120 ° and 90 °?

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Due to_____ the deviations occurs from idealized shape of H2O and NH3 molecules. (attractive effect/repulsive effect)

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Which of the following species has a square planar geometry?

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The shape of XeF4 molecule is based on the fact that it has

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According to VSEPR theory, the correct order of repulsion is

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Identify the T -shaped molecule from the following options.

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The number of electrons in the valence shell of the central atom of a molecule is 8. The molecules is?

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The shape of a molecule is determined by electron-pair repulsions in the valence shell. A lone pair occupies larger space than a bond pair because it is not shared by two nuclei. Thus the lone pair-lone pair repulsion is greater than the lone pair-bond pair repulsion, which in turn is greater than the bond pair-bond pair repulsion. The presence of lone pairs causes distortion of bond angles and hence a deviation from an ideal shape. The extent of distortion depends upon the orientation of the lone pairs around the central atom. In a trigonal bipyramid, the lone pairs occupy equatorial positions than the apical ones. In ABn type molecules, as the electronegative of A increases, the bond pairs come closer and the repulsion between them increases. On the other hand, as electronegativity of B increases, the bond pairs get farther and repulsion decreases.
Which of the following species will have the lone pair effects cancelled?

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What is the geometry of molecule of bromine penta fluoride?

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Which of the following statement about repulsion between bond pairs bp and lone pairs lp is correct?

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The geometrical shapes of XeF5+, XeF6  and XeF82-, respectively are

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Regarding the structure of SO2 and SeO2 which of the following is true -