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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 7 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Choose the number of lone pairs or atoms to complete each description below.A molecule that has a trigonal-planar shape has lone pair(s).

Answer
A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3

Explanation

A trigonal-planar molecule has three atoms bonded to its central atom, arranged in one plane. The central atom has no lone pairs; a lone pair would change the molecular shape. Therefore, the correct choice is 0 lone pairs.

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