What Is the Molecular Geometry Around an Atom in a Molecule

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by five single bonds and no lone pairs of electrons.

• A)trigonal bipyramidal
• B)octahedral
• C)linear
• D)trigonal planar
• E)tetrahedral

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