Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of the underlined carbon in CH₃CN. A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = tetrahedral B)eg = linear,mg = trigonal planar C)eg = trigonal planar,mg = bent D)eg = linear,mg = linear E)eg = trigonal planar,mg = trigonal planar

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The underlined carbon in CH3CN is the carbon in the CN group. It is bonded to one hydrogen and one nitrogen with a triple bond, resulting in two regions of electron density, which gives it a linear electron geometry and molecular geometry.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of the Underlined