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What Is the Electron-Pair Geometry Around an Atom in a Molecule

Question 53

Question 53

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What is the electron-pair geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by two lone pairs of electrons and three single bonds.


A) trigonal bipyramidal
B) see-saw or distorted tetrahedron
C) T-shaped
D) linear
E) trigonal planar

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