Question

When applying VSEPR theory to predict molecular shape,
which of the following do we not need to take into account?

a) Valence electrons occupying sigma bonding orbitals

b) Valence electrons occupying pi bonding orbitals

c) Valence electrons occupying non-bonding orbitals

d) a and b are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

b) Valence electrons occupying pi bonding orbitals.

Explanation:

Valence electrons occupying pi bonding orbitals

Valence electrons- a valence electron is an electron in the outer shell associated with an atom, and that can participate in the formation of a chemical bond if the outer shell is not closed; in a single covalent bond, both atoms in the bond contribute one valence electron in order to form a shared pair.

Pi bonding orbitals-

pi bonds (π bonds) are covalent chemical bonds, in each of which two lobes of an orbital on one atom overlap with two lobes of an orbital on another atom, and in which this overlap occurs laterally.

FINAL ANSWER - Valence electrons occupying pi bonding orbitals.

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