When Applying VSEPR Theory to Determine the Geometry About a Central

question 38

Multiple Choice

When applying VSEPR theory to determine the geometry about a central atom,it is important to count the total number of bonded and nonbonded electron groups.Separately consider the two atoms highlighted with an arrow in the molecule shown below.How many bonded electron groups must be considered for each of these central atoms?

• A)C has two groups; O has two groups.
• B)C has three groups; O has four groups.
• C)C has three groups; O has two groups.
• D)C has three groups; O has three groups.
• E)C has four groups; O has four groups.

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