The structure of molecules

Examples

A stands for the central atom X stands for an atom attached to the central atom E stands for a lone electron pair on the central atom

Linear structure

AX₂

Trigonal structure

AX₃

AX₂E

Tetrahedral structure

AX₄

AX₃E

AX₂E₂

Trigonal bipyramidal structure

AX₅

AX₄E

AX₃E₂

AX₂E₃

Octahedral structure

AX₆

AX₅E

A more complete and animated version of this data bank so as VSEPR course can be found at the reference : G. Dupuis - Lycée Faidherbe de Lille