A researcher claims that a molecule with a central atom that has two electron pairs adopts a trigonal planar shape. What mistake did the researcher make?
A.
The researcher made no mistake; two electron pairs result in a trigonal planar shape.
B.
A trigonal planar shape is correct for molecules with two electron pairs.
C.
A molecule with two electron pairs around the central atom should have a linear shape.
D.
Two electron pairs always result in a tetrahedral shape, not trigonal planar.
Exam No：AP Chemistry Problem Set 2 Year：2024 Question No：APChemistry2024AP0076
Answer:
C
Knowledge points:
2.7 VSEPR and Hybridization
Solution:
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