What Is the Molecular Shape of ClCN as Predicted by the VSEPR

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular shape of ClCN as predicted by the VSEPR theory? (Carbon is the central atom.)

• A) linear
• B) bent
• C) angular
• D) trigonal
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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