Asked by Mckinley Stoller on May 07, 2024
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What is the geometry of the very simple molecule carbon monoxide?
A) Linear
B) Bent, planar
C) Square planar
D) Horizontal
Carbon Monoxide
A colorless, odorless, and toxic gas, consisting of one carbon atom and one oxygen atom.
Geometry
The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.
- Understand the basic molecular shapes and their formation.
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Zybrea KnightMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Carbon monoxide (CO) has a linear geometry. This is because it consists of one carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom, with a lone pair of electrons on the oxygen. The molecule adopts a linear shape to minimize electron pair repulsion according to VSEPR theory.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic molecular shapes and their formation.