Consider the Molecule Below

question 97

Multiple Choice

Consider the molecule below. Determine the molecular geometry at each of the two labelled carbons.

• A)C1 = tetrahedral, C2 = linear
• B)C1 = trigonal planar, C2 = bent
• C)C1 = bent, C2 = trigonal planar
• D)C1 = trigonal planar, C2 = tetrahedral
• E)C1 = trigonal pyramidal, C2 = seesaw

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