What are the molecular geometry structures for SeO3, SeO2, and SCl2?

magma_saber · Sep 22, 2008

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What are the molecular geometry structure?
1. SeO3
2. SeO2
3. SCl2

The choices are:
a.linear
b. square planar
c. tetrahedral
d. trigonal planar
e. trigonal pyramidal
f. V-shaped

Gannon · Sep 22, 2008

Take a look at what atoms you have, and the amount of bonds they can form. How many bonds can oxygen make? Is the molecule charged? Is it neutral?

What are the molecular geometry structures for SeO3, SeO2, and SCl2?

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