List All Possible Molecular Geometries (Shapes) for a Nonpolar Molecule

question 70

Multiple Choice

List all possible molecular geometries (shapes) for a nonpolar molecule with the formula AX₄.

• A) tetrahedral
• B) seesaw
• C) square planar
• D) either tetrahedral or square planar
• E) All of these choices are possible.

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