Section 9.4
Molecular Shape
Practice Test
1.
What hybridization is present in an octahedral molecular geometry?
SC.A.2.4.1
a.
sp
3d
b.
sp
3
c.
sp
3
d
2
d.
sp
2
Hint
2.
Many simple molecules contain two lone pairs around the central atom. Which type of electron—to—electron repulsions are smallest in these molecules?
SC.A.1.4.5
a.
bonding pair to lone pair
b.
bonding pair to bonding pair
c.
lone pair to lone pair
d.
All repulsions are equal.
Hint