How are linear, trigonal planar, and bent molecular shapes similar? How are they different?

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Roy Weber

28 July, 01:25

How are linear, trigonal planar, and bent molecular shapes similar? How are they different?

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Heidi Blake · Answer 1

The difference is if atoms are bonded at all three locations, the molecular shape is also called trigonal planar; however, if atoms are bonded at only two of the three pairs of electrons, leaving a free pair, the molecular shape is called bent.