Use VSEPR Theory to Predict the Molecular Geometry of BrO₃^-

question 26

Multiple Choice

Use VSEPR theory to predict the molecular geometry of BrO₃^-.

• A) trigonal-pyramidal
• B) trigonal-planar
• C) bent
• D) T-shaped
• E) linear

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Definitions:

C2-C3 Bond

A bond linking the second and third carbon atoms in a carbon chain, important in understanding the structure of organic molecules.

2,3-Dimethylbutane

A branched chain alkane with the formula C6H14, having methyl groups at the second and third carbon atoms of the butane chain.

Compound Name

The official identification of a chemical substance based on its structural elements and molecular composition.

Heat of Combustion

The amount of heat released when a substance completely burns in oxygen, a measure of the energy content of a fuel.