In the Molecule AX₂,the Central Atom a Has Two Lone

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the molecule AX₂,the central atom A has two lone pairs of electrons in addition to the two bond pairs in the A-X bonds.What is the shape of this molecule?

• A)bent,bond angle close to 109.5°
• B)bent,bond angle close to 120°
• C)linear
• D)trigonal planar
• E)trigonal pyramidal

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