SCl2 according to VSEPR theory??

Question

What is the shape of SCl2 according to VSEPR theory:

(a) linear

(b) bent

(c) trigonal planar

(d) tetrahedral

(e) octahedral

Answer 1

It is a bent molecule with a tetrahedral molecular geometry.

Answer 2

Sulfur has six valence electrons, plus 14 for two chlorines for a total of 20 electrons.  When you construct the Lewis structure you will see two bonds and two lone pairs on sulfur.  

This will give tetrahedral electron pair geometry and bent molecular geometry.  Plus it is bent at a little less than 109.5 degrees.