According to the VSEPR Theory, the Molecular Geometry of the Carbonate

question 54

Multiple Choice

According to the VSEPR theory, the molecular geometry of the carbonate ion, CO₃^{2 -}, is

• A)square planar.
• B)tetrahedral.
• C)pyramidal.
• D)trigonal planar.
• E)octahedral.

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