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

question 118

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model,the molecular geometry of the central atom in BF₄^- is

• A) square pyramidal.
• B) square planar.
• C) tetrahedral.
• D) seesaw.
• E) trigonal bipyramidal.

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