Consider the molecule below.Determine the molecular geometry at each of the 2 labeled carbons.
A) C1 = tetrahedral, C2 = linear
B) C1 = trigonal planar, C2= bent
C) C1 = bent, C2 = trigonal planar
D) C1 = trigonal planar, C2 = tetrahedral
E) C1 = trigonal pyramidal, C2 = see-saw

Question

Consider the molecule below.Determine the molecular geometry at each of the 2 labeled carbons. 
A) C1 = tetrahedral, C2 = linear 
B) C1 = trigonal planar, C2= bent 
C) C1 = bent, C2 = trigonal planar 
D) C1 = trigonal planar, C2 = tetrahedral 
E) C1 = trigonal pyramidal, C2 = see-saw

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

C1 has three bonded atoms (two H and one C) and no lone pairs, so it has a trigonal planar geometry. C2 has four bonded atoms (two H and two C) and no lone pairs, so it has a tetrahedral geometry.

Consider the Molecule Below