VSEPR Theory

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VSEPR Theory
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VSEPR

• Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
• Provides a 3D representation of molecules which
  can be used to predict molecular shape
• Electron orbitals repel each other and force bond
  and lone pair electrons to be as far apart as
  possible
• A central atom
• X peripheral atom(s)
• E lone electron pair(s)