Question

question 16 of 25
which term describes this molecular shape?
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a. linear
b. bent
c. trigonal planar
d. tetrahedral

Explanation:

To determine the molecular shape, we analyze the structure: the central atom \( A \) is bonded to three \( X \) atoms, and the arrangement (with three bonding regions) corresponds to trigonal planar geometry. Linear has two bonding regions, bent has a non - linear arrangement with lone pairs (not indicated here), and tetrahedral has four regions. So the shape is trigonal planar.

Answer:

C. Trigonal planar