What Is the Molecular Geometry Around an Atom in a Molecule

question 97

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by one lone pair of electrons and four single bonds.

• A)see-saw or distorted tetrahedron
• B)trigonal bipyramidal
• C)linear
• D)T-shaped
• E)trigonal planar

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