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Which term describes this molecular shape?

A. Tetrahedral
B. Trigonal planar
C. Bent
D. Linear


Which term describes this molecular shape? A. Tetrahedral B. Trigonal planar C. Bent-example-1

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Answer:

B. Trigonal planar

Step-by-step explanation:

A trigonal planar compound consists of a central atom connected to three atoms arranged in a triangular pattern around the central atom. The four atoms are all flat on a plane.

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Answer:

B: Trigonal Planar

Step-by-step explanation:

Tetrahedral is 4 connected

Bent is 2 connected with a lone pair

Linear is 2 connected in a line

Trigonal Planar is the one with 3 connected.

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