Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of the underlined carbon in CH₃F. A) eg = tetrahedral, mg = tetrahedral B) eg = linear, mg = trigonal planar C) eg = trigonal planar, mg = tetrahedral D) eg = linear, mg = bent E) eg = tetrahedral, mg = trigonal planar

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The underlined carbon in CH₃F has four regions of electron density, which gives it a tetrahedral electron geometry. The molecule does not have any lone pairs on the central carbon, so the molecular geometry is also tetrahedral. Therefore, the correct choice is A: eg = tetrahedral, mg = tetrahedral.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of the Underlined