Using the principles of VSEPR theory, you can predict the geometry or electron arrangement around any atom in any molecule, no matter how complex. Predict the electron arrangement geometry around the indicated atoms in the structure shown. H b H- -O-H H Part 1 of 2 Atom a: (Choose one) tetrahedral linear trigonal planar Part 2 of 2 ☑ Atom b: (Choose one) ☑

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Using the principles of VSEPR theory, you can predict the geometry or electron arrangement around any atom in any molecule, no matter how complex.
Predict the electron arrangement geometry around the indicated atoms in the structure shown.
H
b
H-
-O-H
H
Part 1 of 2
Atom a: (Choose one)
tetrahedral
linear
trigonal planar
Part 2 of 2
☑
Atom b: (Choose one)
☑
Transcribed Image Text:Using the principles of VSEPR theory, you can predict the geometry or electron arrangement around any atom in any molecule, no matter how complex. Predict the electron arrangement geometry around the indicated atoms in the structure shown. H b H- -O-H H Part 1 of 2 Atom a: (Choose one) tetrahedral linear trigonal planar Part 2 of 2 ☑ Atom b: (Choose one) ☑
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