If the Molecular Geometry of a Substance Is Linear, the Electron-Pair

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the molecular geometry of a substance is linear, the electron-pair geometry could be ____ with the central atom having ____ lone pairs.

• A) triangular planar; one
• B) tetrahedral; two
• C) tetrahedral; four
• D) triangular bipyramidal; two
• E) triangular bipyramidal; three

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