In the Following Reaction, What Is the Change in Geometry

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction, what is the change in geometry of the carbon-containing compound? COCl₂(g)  H₂O(g)  CO₂(g)  2HCl(g)

• A)tetrahedral to linear
• B)trigonal planar to linear
• C)T-shaped to linear
• D)trigonal planar to bent
• E)tetrahedral to bent

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