Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the molecular geometry of CBr₄. A) 0 lone pairs, square planar B) 0 lone pairs, tetahedral C) 1 lone pair, square pyramidal D) 1 lone pair, trigonal bipyramidal E) 2 lone pairs, square planar

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

CBr4 has a central carbon atom with no lone pairs and four bromine atoms bonded to it, resulting in a tetrahedral molecular geometry.

Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom