What Is the Molecular Geometry Around an Atom in a Molecule

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

• A)square planar
• B)square pyramidal
• C)octahedral
• D)bent
• E)linear

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