Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of the Underlined

question 52

Multiple Choice

Determine the electron geometry (eg) and molecular geometry (mg) of the underlined atom H₂CO.

• A) eg = tetrahedral, mg = tetrahedral
• B) eg = trigonal planar, eg = trigonal planar
• C) eg = tetrahedral, mg = bent
• D) eg = trigonal bipyramidal, mg = tetrahedral
• E) eg = octahedral, mg = square planar

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