Determine the electron geometry (eg),molecular geometry (mg),and polarity of SO₃. A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = trigonal pyramidal,polar B)eg = tetrahedral,mg = tetrahedral,nonpolar C)eg = trigonal planar,mg = trigonal planar,nonpolar D)eg = trigonal bipyramidal,mg = trigonal planar,polar E)eg = trigonal pyramidal,mg = bent,nonpolar

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SO₃ has a trigonal planar electron geometry and molecular geometry due to three bonding pairs and no lone pairs on the central sulfur atom. The molecule is nonpolar because the dipoles cancel out due to its symmetrical shape.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Polarity of SO3

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Polarity of SO₃