9.2 VSEPR theory Predicting Molecular Geometries: Total Electron- Electron Pair Bonding Nonbonding Molecular Pairs Geometry Pairs Pairs Geometry Example 2 0 BA✉B 2 pairs Linear Linear 3 pairs 3 0 Trigonal planar Trigonal planar 2 BentPredicting Molecular Geometries: 9.2 VSEPR theory Trigonal planar