VSEPR Theory

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SAT Subject Test in Chemistry › VSEPR Theory

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Based on VSEPR theory and electron configurations, which of the following molecules is not matched with its correct geometry?

- Trigonal planar

- Tetrahedral

- Linear

- Bent (v-shaped)

- Linear

Explanation

has three bonding pairs and one non-bonding pair, which is the geometry for trigonal pyramidal, not trigonal planar.

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