what is the bond angle for T shape?

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Jiling Chen 1F
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what is the bond angle for T shape?

Postby Jiling Chen 1F » Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:16 pm

What is the bond angle for T shape? I thought it was less than 90 degrees because of the two lone pairs, but if I use a 3d model for T shape, it says the bond angles are 90 degrees

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Re: what is the bond angle for T shape?

Postby anoushka_r » Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:29 pm

The bond angle for the T shape is 90 degrees. In this case the lone pairs don't cause the bond angles to be smaller.


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