Which molecular shape corresponds to a molecule with a tetrahedral electron geom

Practice Questions

Q1
Which molecular shape corresponds to a molecule with a tetrahedral electron geometry and one lone pair?
  1. Trigonal pyramidal
  2. Bent
  3. Linear
  4. Trigonal planar

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which molecular shape corresponds to a molecule with a tetrahedral electron geometry and one lone pair?
  • Step 1: Understand that 'tetrahedral electron geometry' means there are four regions of electron density around the central atom.
  • Step 2: Recognize that one of these regions is a lone pair, which does not contribute to the shape of the molecule.
  • Step 3: Identify that the remaining three regions (which are bonding pairs) will determine the molecular shape.
  • Step 4: Realize that with three bonding pairs and one lone pair, the shape formed is called 'trigonal pyramidal'.
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