Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Polarity of SO₃

question 8

Multiple Choice

Determine the electron geometry (eg) ,molecular geometry (mg) ,and polarity of SO₃.

• A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = trigonal pyramidal,polar
• B)eg = tetrahedral,mg = tetrahedral,nonpolar
• C)eg = trigonal planar,mg = trigonal planar,nonpolar
• D)eg = trigonal bipyramidal,mg = trigonal planar,polar
• E)eg = trigonal pyramidal,mg = bent,nonpolar

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