What Is the Electron-Pair Geometry Around an Atom in a Molecule

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the electron-pair geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by two lone pairs of electrons and three single bonds.

• A) trigonal bipyramidal
• B) see-saw or distorted tetrahedron
• C) T-shaped
• D) linear
• E) trigonal planar