What Is the Molecular Geometry of the Thiocyanate Anion, SCN^-

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry of the thiocyanate anion, SCN^-, as predicted by the VSEPR model? (Carbon is the central atom.)

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

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Definitions:

Ankle Joint

A complex joint that connects the foot to the leg, comprising three bones (tibia, fibula, and talus) and allowing up-and-down and side-to-side movements of the foot.

Fibula

A long, slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a significant role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting muscles of the lower leg.

Femur

The thigh bone, which is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee.

Tibia

The larger, weight-bearing bone located in the lower leg between the knee and ankle.