What is the electron geometry of the carbon in chloroform (CHCl₃)? A) linear B) bent C) trigonal planar D) trigonal pyramidal E) tetrahedral

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The carbon atom in chloroform (CHCl3) is bonded to three chlorine atoms and one hydrogen atom, making a total of four bonds. According to VSEPR theory, this arrangement corresponds to a tetrahedral electron geometry.

What Is the Electron Geometry of the Carbon in Chloroform