Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of CO₃²⁻

question 143

Multiple Choice

Determine the electron geometry (eg) and molecular geometry (mg) of CO₃²⁻.

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

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