Use VSEPR Theory to Predict the Electron-Pair Geometry and the Molecular

question 54

Multiple Choice

Use VSEPR theory to predict the electron-pair geometry and the molecular geometry of sulfur dioxide,SO₂.

• A) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal-planar,the molecular geometry is trigonal-planar.
• B) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal-planar,the molecular geometry is bent.
• C) The electron-pair geometry is tetrahedral,the molecular geometry is bent.
• D) The electron-pair geometry is tetrahedral,the molecular geometry is linear.
• E) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal-bipyramidal,the molecular geometry is linear.

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