VSEPR Theory and Molecular Shapes
Predicting the shapes and bond angles of molecules based on electron pair repulsion.
Key Questions
- Explain how lone pairs of electrons distort the ideal bond angles in a molecule.
- Predict the molecular geometry of various molecules using VSEPR theory.
- Analyze why the shape of a molecule determines its biological activity.
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