Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of CO₂. A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = tetrahedral B)eg = linear,mg = linear C)eg = tetrahedral,mg = bent D)eg = trigonal bipyramidal,mg = tetrahedral E)eg = octahedral,mg = square planar

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CO₂ has two double bonds between carbon and oxygen atoms, resulting in a linear electron geometry and molecular geometry.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of CO2

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of CO₂