Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg) and Molecular Geometry (Mg) of CO₃²⁻

question 179

Multiple Choice

Determine the electron geometry (eg) and molecular geometry (mg) of CO₃²⁻.

• A) eg = tetrahedral, mg = tetrahedral
• B) eg = tetrahedral, mg = trigonal pyramidal
• C) eg = trigonal planar, mg = bent
• D) eg = trigonal planar, mg = trigonal planar
• E) eg = tetrahedral, mg = trigonal planar

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