Chemistry Predicting the electron domain and molecular geometries

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To determine that the electron domain geometry is tetrahedral and the molecular geometry is bent for the oxygen atom in molecule A, one must analyze the arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom using VSEPR theory. The presence of two lone pairs and two bonding pairs results in a tetrahedral electron domain arrangement, but the lone pairs compress the bond angles, leading to a bent molecular shape. The diagram should illustrate these spatial arrangements clearly, showing the tetrahedral configuration while indicating the influence of lone pairs on the molecular geometry. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately predicting molecular shapes. This analysis is essential for mastering molecular geometry predictions in chemistry.
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Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries around the oxygen atom of molecule A using VSEPR.
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The answer for electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped.
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I would like to know how can we determine or tell from the diagram that the electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped?

thanks
 
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Joe20 said:
Homework Statement: Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries around the oxygen atom of molecule A using VSEPR.
Relevant Equations: The answer for electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped.

I would like to know how can we determine or tell from the diagram that the electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped?
Since this is a schoolwork question, please tell us what you think the answers are and why. Thanks.
 
Joe20 said:
Homework Statement: Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries around the oxygen atom of molecule A using VSEPR.
Relevant Equations: The answer for electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped.

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I would like to know how can we determine or tell from the diagram that the electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped?

thanks
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