Question
A molecule has a central atom that is bonded to three other atoms and has one lone pair. Which of the following describes the molecular geometry of this molecule?
1 point
Tetrahedral
Linear
Bent
Trigonal pyramidal
1 point
Tetrahedral
Linear
Bent
Trigonal pyramidal
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The molecular geometry of a molecule with a central atom that is bonded to three other atoms and has one lone pair is **trigonal pyramidal**. This occurs because the lone pair occupies one of the positions in the tetrahedral arrangement, resulting in a pyramidal shape.