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Chemistry · Unit 2 · Intermolecular forces and gases · Intermolecular forces

Apply the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory to determine the shape and bond angles of linear, bent, trigonal planar, tetrahedral and pyramidal molecules. (Hybridization involving d-orbitals are not required.)

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Which molecule has a pyramidal shape with bond angles of approximately 107°?

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Apply VSEPR theory to determine the molecular shape and bond angle in a molecule of ammonia (NH₃).

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