Which of the Structures Below Would Be Trigonal Planar (A

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the structures below would be trigonal planar (a planar triangle) ? (Electrical charges have been deliberately omitted.)

• A)I
• B)II
• C)III
• D)IV
• E)I and IV

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Definitions:

IUPAC Name

The systematic naming of chemical compounds as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, ensuring consistency and universality in chemical nomenclature.

Alkene

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

Molecular Formula

A notation that shows the number and type of atoms in a molecule but not the bonds or structure.

Alkenes

Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing one or more double bonds, which influence their chemical reactions and properties.