A Molecule with 3 Single Bonds (And Any Number of Lone

question 30

Multiple Choice

A molecule with 3 single bonds (and any number of lone pairs) could have which of the following molecular geometries
I. Trigonal planar
II. Trigonal pyramidal
III. Seesaw
IV. T-shaped

• A) I and II
• B) II and III
• C) II and IV
• D) I and III
• E) I, II, and IV

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