What Is the Molecular Shape of the Thiocyanate Anion, SCN^¯

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular shape of the thiocyanate anion, SCN^¯, 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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