What Is the Molecular Geometry of SiF₆^2- as Predicted by the VSEPR

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry of SiF₆^2- as predicted by the VSEPR model?

• A) trigonal bipyramidal
• B) octahedral
• C) tetrahedral
• D) seesaw
• E) square pyramidal

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

A phenomenon in learning where a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Discrimination

Discriminatory behavior or unfair treatment towards various groups, particularly based on racial, age, or gender differences.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A response that has been acquired through learning to a stimulus that was once neutral but has been consistently paired with an unconditioned stimulus.