I'm examining the VSEPR model’s influence on electron geometry for sulfite, revealing a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry and a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry, with sulfur as the central atom surrounded by oxygen atoms and two lone pairs.
Clarifying the details
For sulfite ion, the VSEPR formula AX3E2 indicates a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry and a T-shaped molecular geometry. Sulfate ion, with the formula AX4, exhibits a tetrahedral geometry.
Clarifying VSEPR models
I'm working through explaining the VSEPR models for sulfite and sulfate ions, emphasizing their electron and molecular geometries, and including detailed diagrams and formal charges for further understanding.