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QuizMultiple Choice

Molecular Geometry

Question 9 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

What is the molecular shape of HCN?

Answer
b
bent
l
linear
a
angular
t
trigonal pyramidal

Explanation

In HCN, carbon is the central atom, bonded to hydrogen and triple-bonded to nitrogen. Carbon has two regions of electron density and no lone pairs, so they arrange 180° apart. The molecular shape is linear, choice B.

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