What Molecular Shape Would You Predict for the Bonding Around

question 74

Multiple Choice

What molecular shape would you predict for the bonding around Ge in GeCl₄?

• A) Square planar
• B) Trigonal
• C) Tetrahedral
• D) Trigonal pyramid
• E) None of these

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