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What is the molecular geometry if you have a double bond, a single bond and 1 lone pair around the central atom?

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4 pairs are needed for the bonds, leaving 1 lone pair. Each double bond uses 2 bond pairs and can be thought of as a single unit. There are 2 double bond units and 1 lone pair, which will try to get as far apart as possible - taking up a trigonal planar arrangement.

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