Using the VSEPR model, the molecular geometry of the central atom in SO₂ is __________. A)linear B)trigonal planar C)tetrahedral D)bent E)trigonal pyramidal

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According to the VSEPR model, the central atom in SO₂ has two bonded electron domains and two lone electron pairs. This corresponds to a bent or angular molecular geometry, also known as the V-shaped geometry, with a bond angle of less than 120 degrees. Therefore, the best choice is option D, bent.

Using the VSEPR Model, the Molecular Geometry of the Central