The Electron-Domain Geometry and the Molecular Geometry of a Molecule

question 156

Multiple Choice

The electron-domain geometry and the molecular geometry of a molecule of the general formula AB_n will always be the same if ________.

• A)there are no lone pairs on the central atom
• B)there is more than one central atom
• C)n is greater than four
• D)n is less than four
• E)the octet rule is obeyed

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