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Atomic Composition of Molecules Quick Check
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A central atom has two lone pairs on opposite sides and four single bonds. What is the molecule geometry of the result?(1 point)
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The molecular geometry of a central atom with two lone pairs on opposite sides and four single bonds is described as "square planar." This arrangement results from the octahedral electron geometry, where the lone pairs occupy positions that maximize their distance from each other, while the single bonds form a square plane around the central atom.