Angular Shape

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Netpheel Wang 4L
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Angular Shape

Postby Netpheel Wang 4L » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:13 pm

Is angular shape bond angle of 120 degrees or is it slightly less than 120?
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Jeffrey Xiao 4A
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Re: Angular Shape

Postby Jeffrey Xiao 4A » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:17 pm

Slightly less because lone pairs result in a greater repulsion than regular bonds since lone pairs.
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Nikki Bych 1I
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Re: Angular Shape

Postby Nikki Bych 1I » Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:21 am

Less than 120 degrees, lone pairs alter the bond angle slightly.
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Lorena Zhang 4E
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Re: Angular Shape

Postby Lorena Zhang 4E » Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:56 pm

Angular shape is the same as bent shape. So it would be slightly less than 120 degrees.
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