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Question 2 • Chemistry

Which molecule has a trigonal planar shape?

Answer
A
silicon tetraiodide
B
carbon monoxide
C
boron trichloride
D
carbon tetrafluoride

Explanation

Boron trichloride (BCl₃) has three bonding regions around its central boron atom and no lone pairs on boron. These regions spread out in a plane, giving the molecule a trigonal planar shape. Silicon tetraiodide and carbon tetrafluoride are tetrahedral, while carbon monoxide is a diatomic molecule.

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