Using the VSEPR Model,the Molecular Geometry of the Central Atom

question 7

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model,the molecular geometry of the central atom in ClO₃^- is

• A) linear.
• B) trigonal planar.
• C) tetrahedral.
• D) bent.
• E) trigonal pyramidal.

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