According to VSEPR Theory,which of the Following Is the Correct

question 71

Multiple Choice

According to VSEPR theory,which of the following is the correct statement concerning the electron-pair geometry and the molecular geometry of sulfur dioxide?

• A) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal planar,and the molecular geometry is trigonal planar.
• B) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal-planar,and the molecular geometry is bent.
• C) The electron-pair geometry is tetrahedral,and the molecular geometry is bent.
• D) The electron-pair geometry is tetrahedral,and the molecular geometry is linear.
• E) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal bipyramidal,and the molecular geometry is linear.

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