Chapter 10, Problem 5E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The relation between molecular geometry corresponding to each set of electron:

Four electron groups overall; three bonding groups and one lone pair.

Four electron groups overall; two bonding groups and two lone pairs.

Five electron groups overall; four bonding groups and one lone pair.

Five electron groups overall; three bonding groups and two lone pairs.

Five electron groups overall; two bonding groups and three lone pairs.

Six electron groups overall; five bonding groups and one lone pair.

Six electron groups overall; four bonding groups and two lone pairs.

Concept Introduction:

There are four, five, and six electron groups.