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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 17 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

A molecule that has two atoms and two lone pairs around the central atom has a shape.

Answer
A
linear
B
trigonal-bipyramidal
C
tetrahedral
D
bent

Explanation

The central atom has four regions of electron density: two bonding pairs and two lone pairs. These arrange in a tetrahedral electron geometry, but the lone pairs are not counted as atoms when naming the molecular shape. The two atoms therefore form a bent shape, so the correct choice is bent.

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