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Question 9 • Chemistry

Which is most likely an example of an angular molecule?

Answer
A
cap h sub 2 cap o
B
SiCl sub 4
C
NH sub 3
D
cap h sub 2 CO

Explanation

H₂O is angular (bent) because the oxygen atom has two bonding pairs and two lone pairs of electrons. The lone pairs push the O–H bonds into a bent shape. SiCl₄ is tetrahedral, NH₃ is trigonal pyramidal, and H₂CO is trigonal planar around its carbon atom.

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