Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of CF₃⁺¹. A) eg = tetrahedral, mg = tetrahedral B) eg = trigonal pyramidal, mg = trigonal pyramidal C) eg = bent, mg = bent D) eg = trigonal planar, mg = trigonal planar E) eg = tetrahedral, mg = trigonal planar

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CF₃⁺ has three bonding pairs and no lone pairs on the central carbon atom, resulting in a trigonal planar electron and molecular geometry.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of CF3+1

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of CF₃⁺¹