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What is the difference between electron geometry and molecular geometiy in VSEPR theory?

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What is the difference between electron geometry and molecular geometry in VSEPR theory?

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What is the difference between electron geometry and molecular geometry in VSEPR theory?

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The difference between electron geometry and molecular geometry in VSEPR theory is given below.

Electron geometry is determined by number of electron groups present in the molecule.

For example:

Electron groups

Electron Geometry

2

linear

3

Trigonal planar

4

tetrahedral

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