How does the VSERP formula explain molecular shape?

Answer 1

Valence electron pairs will move as far apart from each other as possible. (Apex)

Answer 2

The position of bonding atoms is determined by electron pair repulsion.

Answer 3

The position of bonding atoms is determined by electron pair repulsion.

Answer 4

VSPER is based on experimental data. Is just a model to predict geometry not a theory.

To predict a geometry it says that the most stable geometry is where the electronic repulsions are weaker, so it proposes a geometry for every combinations of bonds and lone pairs.

Answer 5

The premise of VSEPR is that the valence electron pairs surrounding an atom mutually repel each other, and will therefore adopt an arrangement that minimizes this repulsion, thus determining the molecular geometry.

Answer 6

The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory explains molecular shape by stating that electron pairs around a central atom repel each other, and therefore, they will arrange themselves in a way that minimizes repulsion to achieve the most stable molecular structure. This theory helps predict the geometric shapes of molecules based on the number of bonding and non-bonding electron pairs around the central atom.

Answer 7

The position of bonding atoms is determined by electron pair repulsion

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