Predicting the electron domain and molecular geometries

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Homework Statement
Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries around the oxygen atom of molecule A using VSEPR.
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The answer for electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped.
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I would like to know how can we determine or tell from the diagram that the electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped?

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Joe20 said:
Homework Statement: Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries around the oxygen atom of molecule A using VSEPR.
Relevant Equations: The answer for electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped.

I would like to know how can we determine or tell from the diagram that the electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped?
Since this is a schoolwork question, please tell us what you think the answers are and why. Thanks.
 
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Joe20 said:
Homework Statement: Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries around the oxygen atom of molecule A using VSEPR.
Relevant Equations: The answer for electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped.

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I would like to know how can we determine or tell from the diagram that the electron domain is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is bent/ v-shaped?

thanks
Trick question.