According to the VSEPR Theory, the Geometry of the SO₃

question 145

Multiple Choice

According to the VSEPR theory, the geometry of the SO₃ molecule is

• A) pyramidal.
• B) tetrahedral.
• C) trigonal planar.
• D) distorted tetrahedron (seesaw).
• E) square planar.

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