A-LevelChemistryChemical bonding9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q51 Mark
Atom X is the central atom in a molecule. In this molecule, atom X has four pairs of valence electrons in its outer shell. The four pairs of valence electrons include at least one bond pair and at least one lone pair. What could be a possible shape for the molecule?
Alinear
Bnon-linear
Ctrigonal bipyramidal
Dtrigonal planar
✓ Correct answer
B: non-linear
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