Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 10 - Chemical Bonding - Exercises - Questions - Page 349: 15

Answer

A. linear has bond angles of 180 degrees. B. trigonal planar has bond angles of 120 degrees. C. tetrahedral has bond angles of 109.5 degrees.

Work Step by Step

Without lone pairs, molecules will take the shape that best spreads out the electron pairs that protrude from the central atom.
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