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Molecular Geometry

Question 5 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

What is the molecular shape of HCN?

Answer
A
bent
B
linear
C
angular
D
trigonal pyramidal

Explanation

HCN has the structure H–C≡N, with carbon as the central atom. Carbon has two regions of electron density around it: one bond to hydrogen and one triple bond to nitrogen. These regions arrange themselves 180° apart, so HCN is linear.

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