Question

The geometric shape of the molecule H2,O. A. bent B. Trigonal planar C. linear D. t shape

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Answer 1

A. bent

Step-by-step explanation:

Water molecule (H2O) is said to contain four valence electron pairs (2 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs). The presence of lone pair of electrons in the water molecule influences its molecular geometry or shape.

Since water has two lone pairs of electrons, which repel each other according to the VSEPR theory, water molecule is said to have a BENT molecular geometry.