What Is the Steric Number with Respect to the Central

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the steric number with respect to the central carbon atom in the Lewis structure for carbon dioxide, CO₂?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 6

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