What Is the Geometry of the Central Carbon Atom of a Tert-Butyl

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Multiple Choice

What is the geometry of the central carbon atom of a tert-butyl radical?

• A) tetrahedral
• B) trigonal planar
• C) trigonal pyramidal
• D) square planar

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