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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / Molecular Geometry / Problem 7
Problem 7
The shape of CO
3
2−
is trigonal planar, but the shape of SO
3
2−
is trigonal pyramidal. Explain.
A
Though both CO
3
2−
and SO
3
2−
are in the AX
2
form, their central atoms differ, which means their outer electrons differ, resulting in a similarity in the number of electron domains surrounding the central atoms and shape.
B
Though both CO
3
2−
and SO
3
2−
are in the AX
2
form, their central atoms differ, which means their valence electrons differ, resulting in a similarity in the number of charges surrounding the central atoms and different shape.
C
Though both CO
3
2−
and SO
3
2−
are in the AX
3
form, their central atoms differ, which means their valence electrons differ, resulting in a difference in the number of electron domains surrounding the central atoms and shape.
D
Though both CO
3
2−
and SO
3
2−
are in the AX
5
form, their central atoms differ, which means their valence electrons differ, resulting in a difference in the number of charges surrounding the central atoms and shape.
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