An atom in a molecule has two lone pairs and two atoms bonded to it.What is the molecular geometry of this atom?
A) linear
B) bent
C) trigonal planar
D) trigonal pyramidal
E) tetrahedral

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The molecular geometry is determined by the steric number, which is the sum of bonded atoms and lone pairs. In this case, the steric number is 4 (2 bonded atoms + 2 lone pairs), leading to a tetrahedral electron geometry. However, the molecular geometry considers the shape formed by the atoms only, so with two lone pairs, the shape is bent.

An Atom in a Molecule Has Two Lone Pairs and Two