Which of the Following Statements Regarding VSEPR Theory Is Correct

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding VSEPR theory is correct?

• A)When counting the number of electron groups on the central atom, a double bond counts as two groups.
• B)The trigonal pyramidal shape has three atoms and one unshared pair of electrons on the central atom.
• C)The unshared pairs of electrons are unimportant in both the Lewis structure and in VSEPR theory.
• D)A trigonal planar molecular shape has four atoms attached to the central atom.
• E)It is not necessary to draw a correct Lewis structure for a given molecule before using VSEPR to predict the shape of that molecule.

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