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96? Hs MasteringChemistry.M-× n/myct/itemView?assignmentProblemID-102612241 What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 3 outer atoms and 1 lone pair on the central atom? Enter the molecular geometry of the molecule. View Available Hint(s) Submit Part B What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 4 outer atoms and 2 lone pairs on the central atom? Enter the molecular geometry of thé molecule. View Available Hint(s) Prevous Answers % Incorrect: Try Again; 5 attempts remaining Part C op

Explanation / Answer

Part A (trigonal pyramidal) (similar to NH3)

part B (square planar with dsp2 hybridization due to the presence of lone pair)

Part C (square pyramidal)