Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom

question 93

Multiple Choice

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion ClO₂^-.

• A) 0 lone pairs, linear
• B) 1 lone pair, bent
• C) 2 lone pairs, bent
• D) 3 lone pairs, bent
• E) 3 lone pairs, linear

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