Consider the Molecule Below

question 64

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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