Question

which of the following will have a bent molecular geometry (not electron geometry) around oxygen as central atom? hint: you will have to try out lewis structures drawings before you can come up with correct answer) 1) h₂o 2) ch₃oh 3) f₂o 4) all of the above 5) only a and c

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze $H_2O$

Oxygen in $H_2O$ has 2 bonding - pairs (with H atoms) and 2 lone - pairs. Using VSEPR theory, the molecular geometry around oxygen is bent.

Step2: Analyze $CH_3OH$

In $CH_3OH$, the oxygen atom has 2 bonding - pairs (one with C and one with H) and 2 lone - pairs. According to VSEPR theory, the geometry around oxygen is bent.

Step3: Analyze $F_2O$

Oxygen in $F_2O$ has 2 bonding - pairs (with F atoms) and 2 lone - pairs. By VSEPR theory, the molecular geometry around oxygen is bent.

Answer:

1. All of the above