Diatomic Molecules Are Linear Because _____

question 35

Multiple Choice

Diatomic molecules are linear because _____.

• A) they form odd-electron molecules around the central atom
• B) electron-deficient molecules cannot be formed of only two electron groups
• C) only polar covalent bonds are formed in such molecules
• D) electron groups repel to get as far away from each other
• E) bonds in such compounds have a polarity of less than 0.4

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