What Is the Molecular Geometry Around the Nitrogen Atom _as

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry around the nitrogen atom _{as per the valence shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory?}? ​ ​

• A) Trigonal pyramidal
• B) Bent
• C) Tetrahedral
• D) See-saw or distorted tetrahedral
• E) Trigonal planar

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Definitions:

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A type of logical argument that presents two conditional statements and concludes that if one is true, then a specific outcome follows.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A form of argument in deductive reasoning that applies the following structure: if P then Q; P is asserted to be true, therefore Q must be true.

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical form of argument that concludes the inverse of an antecedent from the negation of the consequent of a conditional statement.

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A form of argument in which, from two conditional statements and the affirmation of their antecedents, one infers the affirmation of their consequents.