An Atom, X, Has a Tetrahedral Electron Geometry but a Trigonal

question 128

Multiple Choice

An atom, X, has a tetrahedral electron geometry but a trigonal pyramidal molecular shape. How many atoms is atom X bonded to?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 4

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Definitions:

Liverworts

Simple, non-vascular plants that are part of the bryophyte group, often found in moist habitats.

Rhizoids

Hair-like extensions from the lower surface of bryophytes and some algae that serve as anchors and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, ginkgo, and gnetophytes, characterized by seeds that are not enclosed by an ovary or fruit.

Flowering Plants

Plants that produce flowers as their reproductive structures; members of the angiosperm lineage.