Explain the main postulate of the VSEPR model. List the five base geometries (along with

Chapter 8, Problem 8.25

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Explain the main postulate of the VSEPR model. List the five base geometries (along with bond angles) that most molecules or ions adopt to minimize electron-pair repulsions. Why are bond angles sometimes slightly less than predicted in actual molecules as compared to what is predicted by the VSEPR model?

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