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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 15 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

A molecule with four atoms and no lone pairs around the central atom has a shape.

Answer
A
linear
B
trigonal-bipyramidal
C
tetrahedral
D
bent

Explanation

With four atoms bonded to the central atom and no lone pairs, there are four electron groups around the center. They arrange themselves as far apart as possible in a tetrahedral geometry, so the molecule is tetrahedral. Linear has two bonded atoms, and bent shapes involve lone pairs on the central atom.

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