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Predicting molecular shape General rules for some simple molecules. |
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Electron
pairs
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Formula |
Shape |
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2 |
AB2 |
 Linear |
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3 |
AB3 |
Triangular planar |
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3 |
AB2 |
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4 |
AB4 |
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4 |
AB3 |
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4 |
AB2 |
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6 |
AB6 |
 Octahedral |
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6 |
AB4 |
 Square planar |
