Determine the Molecular Geometry of the Chlorite Ion, ClO₂ ^-

question 40

Multiple Choice

Determine the molecular geometry of the chlorite ion, ClO₂ ^- .

• A)linear
• B)bent
• C)trigonal bipyramidal
• D)tetrahedral
• E)trigonal pyramidal

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