Part C Below is a cartoon drawing of a linear molecular geometry which is based upon the trigonal bipyramidal electron group geometry. Which of the following is the best statement about the bond angle indicated by the double arrow in the diagram. The bond angle indicated is less than 180°. O The bond angle indicated is exactly 90°. O The bond angle indicated is less than 90°. O The bond angle indicated is exactly 180°. The bond angle indicated is exactly 109.5°. O The bond angle indicated is less than 109.5°.

Part C Below is a cartoon drawing of a linear molecular geometry which is based upon the trigonal bipyramidal electron group geometry. Which of the following is the best statement about the bond angle indicated by the double arrow in the diagram. The bond angle indicated is less than 180°. O The bond angle indicated is exactly 90°. O The bond angle indicated is less than 90°. O The bond angle indicated is exactly 180°. The bond angle indicated is exactly 109.5°. O The bond angle indicated is less than 109.5°.

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

Section: Chapter Questions

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