The shape of the water molecule (H₂O)is ________. A)linear B)tetrahedral C)trigonal pyramidal D)bent E)trigonal planar

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The water molecule has two bonded pairs and two lone pairs of electrons around the central oxygen atom. This arrangement results in a bent or V-shaped structure, where the bond angle between the hydrogen-oxygen-hydrogen atoms is approximately 104.5 degrees. Therefore, the best choice is D - bent.

The Shape of the Water Molecule (H2O)is ________

The Shape of the Water Molecule (H₂O)is ________