Which of the Following Molecules Would Have a Lewis Structure

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules would have a Lewis structure that most closely resembles SiO₂, as well as having an identical bonded atom lone pair arrangement and an identical molecular shape?

• A) H₂O
• B) C S₂
• C) SCl₂
• D) SO₂
• E) XeF₂

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