The Water Molecule Has a ________ Geometry Because Its Central

question 46

Multiple Choice

The water molecule has a ________ geometry because its central atom has ________ bonds and ________ lone pairs of electrons.

• A)bent;two;two
• B)linear;two;two
• C)pyramidal;three;one
• D)tetrahedral;four;zero
• E)planar triangular;three;one

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