Bent molecular geometry

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In chemistry, the term "bent" can be applied to certain molecules to describe their molecular geometry. H₂O is an example of a bent molecule. The bond angle between the two hydrogen atoms is approximately 104.45°.^[1] Nonlinear triatomic molecules and ions are common for compounds containing only main group elements, prominent examples being nitrogen dioxide, SCl₂, and the CH₂. This geometry is almost always consistent with VSEPR theory.

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• AXE method
• Molecular geometry

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• 3D Chem: Chemistry, Structures, and 3D Molecules
• Indiana University Molecular Structure Center
• Point Group Symmetry Interactive Examples
• Molecular Modeling
• Animated Trigonal Planar Visual

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