Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of the underlined atom CH₃OCH₃. A) eg = bent, mg = tetrahedral B) eg = linear, eg = bent C) eg = tetrahedral, mg = bent D) eg = trigonal bipyramidal, mg = trigonal planar E) eg = octahedral, mg = square planar

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The central atom in the molecule is carbon (C), which is bonded to one sulfur (S) atom, one hydrogen (H) atom, and one oxygen (O) atom. The electron geometry around C is tetrahedral since there are four electron domains around C (one double bond, two single bonds, and one lone pair). However, the molecular geometry is bent since there is one lone pair on C and two atoms attached to it. Therefore, the correct option is C, eg = tetrahedral, mg = bent.

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