39. ## Question: What is the molecular geometry of the following molecule?### Diagram:The diagram depicts a molecular ion with a central atom surrounded by four fluorine (F) atoms. The central atom has four fluorine atoms arranged perpendicularly, each with three pairs of lone electrons. The overall structure is enclosed in brackets with a positive charge indicated.### Answer Choices:- Tetrahedral- Trigonal Pyramidal- Trigonal Bipyramidal- Seesaw### Explanation:Consider the arrangement of the atoms and the lone pairs to determine the molecular geometry of the given molecule.

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Molecular geometry is the three dimensional arrangement of atoms. It includes the shape of atom and tells us about the position of different atoms around the central metal atom. The molecular geometry considers all the electron groups. That means how many electrons around the central atom including the lone pair.

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