Using the VSEPR Model,the Electron-Domain Geometry of the Central Atom

question 109

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model,the electron-domain geometry of the central atom in NO₃^- is

• A) linear.
• B) trigonal planar.
• C) tetrahedral.
• D) trigonal bipyramidal.
• E) octahedral.

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