Question

question 7 of 8 which term describes this molecular shape? a. bent b. linear c. tetrahedral d. trigonal planar

Explanation:

In a tetrahedral molecular - shape, a central atom (A) is bonded to four other atoms (X). The bonds are arranged in a three - dimensional shape with bond angles of approximately 109.5 degrees. The given structure shows a central atom A bonded to four X atoms, which is characteristic of a tetrahedral shape. Bent has a central atom with lone pairs and fewer than four bonding atoms, linear has two bonding atoms around the central atom, and trigonal planar has three bonding atoms in a flat, triangular arrangement.

Answer:

C. Tetrahedral