Lone Pair VSEPR

3 Electron Pairs

Lone Pairs

0

1

Shape

Trigonal Planar
120°

V-Shaped
115°

Picture

Molecule

BF₃

NO₂^-

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Paul Reisberg preisberg@wellesley.edu
Chemistry Department
Date Created: August 28, 2000
Last Modified: August 28, 2000
Expires: August 30, 2003