A Molecule Containing a Central Atom with Six Electron Groups

question 88

Multiple Choice

A molecule containing a central atom with six electron groups has a(n) ________ electron geometry.

• A) octahedral
• B) trigonal bipyramidal
• C) tetrahedral
• D) trigonal planar
• E) trigonal pyramidal

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