Electron Pair and Molecular Geometry

Now, count the number of electron domains around the central atom. Then, using the following chart, identify the electron-pair geometry shape and name.

# of electron domains	2	3	4	5	6
shape image
shape name	linear	trigonal planar	tetrahedral	trigonal bipyramidal	octahedral

Example:

This molecule has four electron domains around the central atom. Therefore, it has a tetrahedral electron pair geometry.

Your turn: Identify the electron-pair geometry of the following molecules:

Molecular Geometry