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2 years ago
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Explain the main concept behind the VSEPR theory of molecular shape. How do both number and type of electron pairs influence the

shape of a molecule
Chemistry
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vazorg [7]2 years ago
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According to the VSEPR hypothesis, each atom in a molecule will develop a shape that reduces the repulsion between its valence shell electrons.

<h3>What is the basis of VSEPR theory?</h3>

According to the valence-shell electron pair repulsion model, or VSEPR model, a molecule will modify its structure to maintain the greatest feasible distance between the valence electron pairs (based on the repulsive behavior of electron pairs). Given that negatively charged electrons repel one another, this makes sense.

<h3>How do both the number and type of electron pairs influence the shape of a molecule?</h3>

Electron pairings resemble groups of individuals who don't get along. They "like" to keep a safe distance between one another. Because carbon has only two electron domains, the molecular geometry of carbon dioxide is linear.

They consequently position themselves in the molecule as far apart as they can. This is how the molecule geometry is influenced by the number of electron domains.

Sulfur tetrafluoride is a trigonal bipyramidal molecule with four bonded and one non-bonding electron pair, or domain. The "shared" region between the two atoms is where the electrons in a covalent bond are most likely to be located. They become high electron density, compact zones as a result.

On the other hand, non-bonding electrons in a molecule's electron cloud are more "free" to "spread out." As a result, they are less dense and occupy a greater volume than bonding domains.

Therefore, what affects the geometry in a molecule is the "size" of a domain and the "desire" for electrons to be as far apart as feasible.

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