MCQ
A molecule $XY_2$ contains two $\sigma$, two $\pi$-bonds and one lone pair of electron in the valence shell of $X$. The arrangement of lone pair as bond pair is
  • A
    square pyramidal
  • B
    linear
  • trigonal planar
  • D
    unpredictable

Answer

Correct option: C.
trigonal planar
c

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