Two molecules have the same molecular geometry but different electron domain geometries. Which combination of atoms and lone pairs around the central atom could describe these molecules?

2 atoms and 2 lone pairs; 3 atoms and 0 lone pairs

1 atom and 3 lone pairs; 2 atoms and 1 lone pair

3 atoms and 1 lone pair; 3 atoms and 0 lone pairs

2 atoms and 2 lone pairs; 2 atoms and 1 lone pair

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Azul Larson

6 July, 15:43

Two molecules have the same molecular geometry but different electron domain geometries. Which combination of atoms and lone pairs around the central atom could describe these molecules?

2 atoms and 2 lone pairs; 3 atoms and 0 lone pairs

1 atom and 3 lone pairs; 2 atoms and 1 lone pair

3 atoms and 1 lone pair; 3 atoms and 0 lone pairs

2 atoms and 2 lone pairs; 2 atoms and 1 lone pair

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Trent Blackwell · Answer 1

The correct answer is:

2 atoms and 2 lone pairs; 2 atoms and 1 lone pair.

Both AX₂E₂ and AX₂E have different electron domain geometry; AX₂E₂ is tetrahedral and AX₂E is trigonal planar but both of them has the same molecular geometry Bent