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What is the electron-domain geometry (electron geometry) of according to VSEPR theory?
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Electron Geometry (Simplified)
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Using VSEPR theory, what is the electron geometry (electron-domain geometry) around the central atom in ?
A
Square planar
B
Octahedral
C
Trigonal bipyramidal
D
Tetrahedral
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Identify the central atom in the molecule BrF\_5, which is bromine (Br).
Determine the number of valence electrons for the central atom (Br). Bromine has 7 valence electrons.
Count the number of bonded atoms and lone pairs around the central atom. In BrF\_5, bromine is bonded to 5 fluorine atoms and has 1 lone pair of electrons.
Calculate the total number of electron domains (bonding + lone pairs) around the central atom. Here, 5 bonding pairs + 1 lone pair = 6 electron domains.
Use VSEPR theory to determine the electron geometry based on 6 electron domains. According to VSEPR, 6 electron domains correspond to an octahedral electron geometry.
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