What Is the Molecular Geometry Around an Atom in a Molecule

question 76

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by zero lone pairs of electrons and four single bonds.

• A) tetrahedral
• B) linear
• C) bent
• D) trigonal pyramidal
• E) trigonal planar

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