Use VSEPR Theory to Predict the Molecular Geometry of SO₂

question 43

Multiple Choice

Use VSEPR theory to predict the molecular geometry of SO₂.

• A) bent
• B) linear
• C) trigonal planar
• D) tetrahedron
• E) trigonal pyramid

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