When Is the Geometry of a Molecule Not the Same

question 106

Multiple Choice

When is the geometry of a molecule not the same as its molecular shape?

• A)when one or more of the substituents is a lone pair of electrons
• B)when there are an odd number of electron pairs as substituents
• C)when there are an odd number of electrons surrounding the central atom
• D)The geometry of a molecule is always the same as its shape.

---

Definitions:

Worthless

Feeling or being considered of no value, importance, or use.

Delusions

False beliefs, often of persecution or grandeur, that may accompany psychotic disorders.

Hopelessness

A feeling of despair or a lack of expectation for future improvement or success.

Personal Worthlessness

An intense feeling of inadequacy or lack of value in oneself.