Answer to Question #162348 in General Chemistry for Debbie o'donnell

Question

what is meant by the VSEPR theory use it to determine the shape of CS2 and SCl2

Answer 1

The VSEPR theory assumes that each atom in a molecule will achieve a geometry that minimizes the repulsion between electrons in the valence shell of that atom. ... Repulsion between these pairs of electrons can be minimized by arranging them so that they point in opposite directions.

The VSEPR theory assumes that each atom in a molecule will achieve a geometry that minimizes the repulsion between electrons in the valence shell of that atom. ... Repulsion between these pairs of electrons can be minimized by arranging them so that they point in opposite directions.

Carbon Disulfide, CS2 Molecular Geometry & Polarity. Next draw the 3D molecular geometry using VSEPR rules: Decision: The molecular geometry of CS₂ is linear with symmetric electron region distribution around the central atom.