Determine the electron geometry (eg),molecular geometry (mg),and polarity of SO₂. A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = bent,polar B)eg = trigonal planar,mg = bent,polar C)eg = linear,mg = linear,nonpolar D)eg = tetrahedral,mg = tetrahedral,nonpolar E)eg = trigonal pyramidal,mg = trigonal pyramidal,polar

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The central atom, S, has four electron groups around it, which gives it a tetrahedral electron geometry. However, one of the groups is a lone pair of electrons, which takes up more space than the bonded pairs. This causes the molecular geometry to be bent. Additionally, the molecule is polar due to the asymmetry caused by the lone pair on the central atom. Choice B fits this description.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Polarity of SO2

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Polarity of SO₂