VSEPR
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VSEPR
Does the type of bond (single, double, triple) affect the VSEPR formula? Like is it AX2 if there is a double bond or is it still just AX?
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Re: VSEPR
The number of bonds doesn't affect how you use the VSEPR model to draw molecular shapes. Single, double, and triple bonds are all treated as one region of electron density. Therefore, it doesn't matter which resonance structure you use to draw a molecular structure because you'll get the same result.
On the other hand, lone pair electrons do affect molecular shape according to the VSEPR model.
On the other hand, lone pair electrons do affect molecular shape according to the VSEPR model.
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