Consider the Molecule Below

question 114

Multiple Choice

Consider the molecule below.Determine the molecular geometry at each of the 3 labeled atoms.

• A) 1 = trigonal planar, 2 = tetrahedral, 3 = trigonal pyramidal
• B) 1 = tetrahedral, 2 = tetrahedral, 3 = tetrahedral
• C) 1 = trigonal planar, 2 = tetrahedral, 3 = tetrahedral
• D) 1 = tetrahedral, 2 = tetrahedral, 3 = trigonal planar
• E) 1 = trigonal planar, 2 = trigonal pyramidal, 3 = trigonal pyramidal

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