Determine the electron geometry (eg) and molecular geometry (mg) of H₂CO. 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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H2CO (formaldehyde) has a central carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, with a double bond to oxygen. This results in three regions of electron density around the carbon, giving it a trigonal planar electron geometry and molecular geometry.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg) and Molecular Geometry (Mg) of H2CO

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg) and Molecular Geometry (Mg) of H₂CO