The Molecular Geometry of the CH₃^- Ion Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The molecular geometry of the CH₃^- ion is

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

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