What is the electron geometry (or electron arrangement)around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by three lone pairs of electrons and two single bonds.
A)trigonal bipyramidal
B)see-saw or distorted tetrahedron
C)T-shaped
D)linear
E)trigonal planar

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The electron geometry around an atom with three lone pairs and two single bonds is trigonal bipyramidal. This is because the electron pairs (both bonding and lone pairs) are arranged in a way that minimizes repulsion, leading to a trigonal bipyramidal shape according to the VSEPR theory.

What Is the Electron Geometry (Or Electron Arrangement)around an Atom