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I can't figure out the molecular geometry for C2H4Cl2 (dichloroethane). The e- pair geometry seems to be tetrahedral, but I'm not sure for molecular. Any help?
Molecular geometry is the 3-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
Molecular geometry is determined by the arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom, as well as the number of bonding and nonbonding electron pairs.
Molecular geometry plays a crucial role in determining a molecule's physical and chemical properties, such as polarity, reactivity, and biological activity.
The molecular geometry can be predicted using the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory, which states that electron pairs in the valence shell of an atom will repel each other in order to minimize energy and achieve a stable arrangement.
The most common types of molecular geometry include linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal bipyramidal, and octahedral. These are determined by the number of electron pairs and the arrangement of atoms around the central atom.