Which molecular geometry corresponds to a molecule with two bonding pairs and no

Practice Questions

Q1
Which molecular geometry corresponds to a molecule with two bonding pairs and no lone pairs on the central atom?
  1. Linear
  2. Trigonal Planar
  3. Tetrahedral
  4. Bent

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which molecular geometry corresponds to a molecule with two bonding pairs and no lone pairs on the central atom?
  • Step 1: Identify the central atom of the molecule.
  • Step 2: Count the number of bonding pairs (the number of atoms bonded to the central atom).
  • Step 3: Check if there are any lone pairs (unbonded electron pairs) on the central atom.
  • Step 4: Since there are two bonding pairs and no lone pairs, determine the arrangement of these pairs.
  • Step 5: Recognize that two bonding pairs will arrange themselves as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the arrangement of two bonding pairs with no lone pairs results in a linear geometry.
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