Using the VSEPR Model,the Electron-Group Geometry of the Central Atom

question 38

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model,the electron-group geometry of the central atom in BF₃ is:

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

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