Steps Used to Find the Shape of the Molecule: To sum up the
are few simple steps to apply the VSEPR theory.
which of the following is not a required/needed step.
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Draw the Lewis Structure
Count the number of electron groups and identify them as bond pairs of electron groups or lone pa
electrons. Remember electron groups include not only bonds, but also lone pairs!
Name the electron-group geometry. (State whether it is linear, trigonal-planar, tetrahedral, trigonal-
bipyramidal, or octahedral)
Looking at the positions of other atomic nuclei around the central determine the molecular geome
(See how many lone pairs there are)