Using VSEPR theory, predict the electron group geometry, molecular shape, and the bond angles in a molecule that contains 5 electron groups 2 bonds and 3 lone pair electrons). Paired item 1)

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Using VSEPR theory, predict the electron group geometry, molecular shape, and the bond angles in a molecule that contains 5 electron groups 2 bonds and 3 lone pair electrons).  Paired item 1)

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The molecule with 5 electron groups, 2 of which are bonding pairs and 3 are lone pairs, adopts a linear shape according to VSEPR theory. The electron group geometry is trigonal bipyramidal, but the molecular shape is linear with bond angles of 180° due to the arrangement that minimizes repulsion, placing the lone pairs in the equatorial positions.

Using VSEPR Theory, Predict the Electron Group Geometry, Molecular Shape