Shapes of small covalently bonded molecules and ions Chemistry 2.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? ChemistryBonding & shapesAS Created by: LauraCreated on: 02-03-10 17:34 Electron pair repulsion theory Electron pairs repel each other and take up positions in space so that repulsions are at a minimum. 2 ep Linear 180 degrees BeCl2 3 ep Plane trigonal 120 degrees BF3 1 of 2 Shapes 4 ep Tetrahedral 109.5 degrees CH4 5 ep Trigonal based bypyramidal 120 and 90 degrees PF5 2 of 2
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