Bent and Angular

[marisaimbroane1J]

Does it matter on the test if we name AX2E and AXE2E2 bent or angular? Or will either be accepted?

[Ian Marquez 2K]

Professor Lavelle refers to the shape as "bent" and the textbook refers to it as "angular." Either should be accepted but I would lean toward bent for the naming since that's what Professor Lavelle has said during lecture.

[Mukil_Pari_2I]

Or you could be safe and write bent/angular on the test.

[Vanadium Wang 4H]

There is a 2014 post where Chem_Mod states "No, there is no difference. You can use either "angular" or "bent" to refer to the molecular shape of AX2E or AX2E2 molecules."

[katietietsworth_3c]

The terms "bent" and "angular" are interchangeable and mean the exact same thing so you will be given full credit no matter which term you use as long as that is the appropriate shape.

[Dana Wilks 3I]

yes, either will be accepted. Bent and angular mean the same thing and refer to molecules with trigonal planar electron arrangement with one lone pair. The general formula for these compounds is AX₂E₁.