What Is the Molecular Geometry Around a Central Atom Having

question 114

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular geometry around a central atom having three single bonds and two lone pairs (i.e., nonbonding pairs) ?

• A)T-shaped
• B)trigonal planar
• C)trigonal bipyramidal
• D)tetrahedral
• E)seesaw

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