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Match the following descriptors about a central atom in a molecule to its shape as described by VESPRGroup of answer choicesTwo Connected Atoms,, No Lone PairsTwo Connected Atoms, One Lone PairTwo Connected Atoms, Two Lone PairsThree Connected Atoms, No Lone PairsThree Connected Atoms, One Lone Pair

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Match the following descriptors about a central atom in a molecule to its shape as described by VESPRGroup of answer choicesTwo Connected Atoms,, No Lone PairsTwo Connected Atoms, One Lone PairTwo Connected Atoms, Two Lone PairsThree Connected Atoms, No Lone PairsThree Connected Atoms, One Lone Pair

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  1. Two Connected Atoms, No Lone Pairs: This describes a linear shape. In this case, the two atoms and the central atom form a straight line.

  2. Two Connected Atoms, One Lone Pair: This describes a bent or V-shaped molecule. The lone pair of electrons pushes the two atoms away from it, causing a bend in the molecule.

  3. Two Connected Atoms, Two Lone Pairs: This also describes a bent or V-shaped molecule. The two lone pairs of electrons push the two atoms away, causing a bend in the molecule.

  4. Three Connected Atoms, No Lone Pairs: This describes a trigonal planar shape. The three atoms and the central atom form a flat triangle.

  5. Three Connected Atoms, One Lone Pair: This describes a trigonal pyramidal shape. The lone pair of electrons pushes the three atoms away from it, causing a pyramid shape.

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