the following shape has __1__ reds, __2__ are bonding and __3__ are nonbonding. the shape is called __4__…

the following shape has __1__ reds, __2__ are bonding and __3__ are nonbonding. the shape is called __4__ and the bond angles are __5__. a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 e. 4 f. 5 g. 6 h. diatomic i. linear j. planar trigonal k. bent l. tetrahedral m. pyramidal n. hexahedral o. seesaw p. t - shape q. octahedral r. square pyramidal s. square planar t. 90° u. 109.5° v. 120° w. 180° x. 90°, 120°, and 180° y. 90° and 180°
Answer
Brief Explanations:
- REDs (Regions of Electron Density):
- In VSEPR theory, for a molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 1 non - bonding pair (total 4 REDs).
- Bonding and Non - bonding:
- From the structure (3 green atoms bonded to the central red atom), there are 3 bonding REDs.
- Using the formula (n=\text{bonding pairs}+\text{non - bonding pairs}), if (n = 4) and bonding pairs (= 3), then non - bonding pairs (=1).
- Molecular Shape:
- A molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 1 non - bonding pair of electrons around the central atom has a pyramidal shape.
- Bond Angles:
- For a pyramidal shape (derived from a tetrahedral electron - pair geometry, where the ideal tetrahedral angle is (109.5^{\circ}), but the presence of a lone pair slightly compresses the bond angles, and the approximate bond angle is (109.5^{\circ})).
Answer:
- E. 4
- D. 3
- B. 1
- M. pyramidal
- U. (109.5^{\circ})