Examples
HCl
| Central atom: | Cl |  |
|---|---|---|
| Cl contributes: | 7 e− | |
| 1 x H contibutes: | 1 e− | |
| Total VSE: | 8 | |
| Total VSEP: | 4 | |
| Geometry: | Linear (based on tetrahedral) | |
Note
- The geometry of a species containing only two atoms is, of course, linear. However the four electron pairs around the chlorine atom will be arranged in a tetrahedral manner.