Question

Hybrid orbitals are formed by combining the valence orbitals on an atom. A molecule has sp3 hybridization with 2 lone pairs.

a. The electron pair geometry of this molecule is:_______
b. The geometry of this molecule is:_______

Answer 1

Answer:

Tetrahedral

Bent

Explanation:

A molecule in sp3 hybridization is ordinarily expected to exhibit tetrahedral electron domain geometry. This implies that it has four electron domains.

We were specifically informed in the question that two lone pairs are present. Remember that lone pairs distort the molecular geometry away from the expected geometry based on VSEPR  theory.

Therefore, the bond angle of the molecule is <<109.5 degrees and its molecular geometry is bent (e.g water)