Question

10 multiple choice 1 point identify the molecular shape name for the following image: tetrahedral bent linear pyramidal trigonal planar

Explanation:

The molecular shape is determined by the arrangement of electron - groups around the central atom. In this case, there are three bonding pairs of electrons around the central atom (no lone pairs are indicated). According to VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory, when a central atom has three bonding pairs and no lone pairs, the molecular geometry is trigonal planar. The bond angles are approximately \(120^{\circ}\) and the atoms are arranged in a flat, triangular shape.

Answer:

trigonal planar