Question

post-lab q13
consider the molecule you constructed within the phet simulation, identify compound that displays this molecular geometry.
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a ch₄
b co
c h₂o
d po₄³⁻

Explanation:

CH₄ has a tetrahedral molecular geometry. CO is linear. H₂O is bent. PO₄³⁻ has a tetrahedral - like structure but with a different electron - pair distribution considerations compared to simple tetrahedral CH₄. Assuming a common simple tetrahedral molecular geometry was constructed in the simulation, CH₄ is the correct choice.

Answer:

A. CH₄