Atom X in a Molecule Has Tetrahedral Electron Geometry but a Bent

question 85

Multiple Choice

Atom X in a molecule has tetrahedral electron geometry but a bent molecular geometry.Which of the following describes the identity of atom X?

• A) Atom X is the oxygen in a molecule of H₂O.
• B) Atom X is the nitrogen in a molecule of NH₃.
• C) Atom X is the hydrogen in a molecule of CH₄.
• D) Atom X is the carbon in a molecule of CH₄.
• E) Atom X could be any of these atoms.

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