List All Possible Molecular Geometries (Shapes) for a Nonpolar Molecule

question 63

Multiple Choice

List all possible molecular geometries (shapes) for a nonpolar molecule with the formula AX₄.

• A)tetrahedral
• B)see-saw
• C)square planar
• D)either tetrahedral or square planar
• E)any of the above shapes

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