What is the electron-pair geometry for Cin CO₂? Ⓒ

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**Exercise: Molecular Geometry and Electron-Pair Geometry**

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**b.** What is the **electron-pair geometry** for **Br** in **BrCl₃**?
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**c.** What is the the shape (**molecular geometry**) of **BrCl₃**?

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Transcribed Image Text:--- **Exercise: Molecular Geometry and Electron-Pair Geometry** --- **b.** What is the **electron-pair geometry** for **Br** in **BrCl₃**? - (Text Input Field) (Summit Button) --- **c.** What is the the shape (**molecular geometry**) of **BrCl₃**? --- [Note: There are no graphs or diagrams in this section.]
**Understanding the Geometry of CO₂**

**Question 1:** What is the electron-pair geometry for Carbon (C) in CO₂?

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**Question 2:** What is the shape (molecular geometry) of CO₂?

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For each question, please select the appropriate answer from the dropdown menu provided. Understanding the geometry of molecules is essential for predicting molecular behavior, reactivity, and physical properties. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a linear molecule due to its electron-pair geometry and molecular shape. 

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Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding the Geometry of CO₂** **Question 1:** What is the electron-pair geometry for Carbon (C) in CO₂? *(Answer Input Box)* --- **Question 2:** What is the shape (molecular geometry) of CO₂? *(Answer Input Box)* --- For each question, please select the appropriate answer from the dropdown menu provided. Understanding the geometry of molecules is essential for predicting molecular behavior, reactivity, and physical properties. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a linear molecule due to its electron-pair geometry and molecular shape. --- **Note:** No graphical content or diagrams were found within the provided text.
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