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can a hydrocarbon molecule (i.e., a molecule with only c and h atoms) ever have a trigonal bipyramidal geometry?

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Answer:

No, a hydrocarbon molecule cannot have trigonal bipyramidal geometry.

Step-by-step explanation:

The center carbon atom would need to make five bonds in order to achieve trigonal bipyramidal geometry, which is not possible with only four valence electrons.

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