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Section 4: Molecular Shape

Molecular Shape

1.
Many simple molecules contain two lone pairs around the central atom. Which type of electron—to—electron repulsions are smallest in these molecules?
A)bonding pair to bonding pair
B)bonding pair to lone pair
C)lone pair to lone pair
D)All repulsions are equal.
2.
What hybridization is present in an octahedral molecular geometry?
A)sp2
B)sp3
C)sp3d
D)sp3d2
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