Determine the electron geometry (eg),molecular geometry (mg),and polarity of N₂O (N central). A) eg = linear, mg = linear, nonpolar B) eg = tetrahedral, mg = linear, polar C) eg = tetrahedral, mg = bent, nonpolar D) eg = linear, mg = linear, polar E) eg = trigonal planar, mg = trigonal pyramidal, polar

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The molecule has a linear electron geometry because there are two electron domains around the central nitrogen atom. The molecular geometry is also linear since there are no lone pairs on the central atom. However, the molecule is polar because of the electronegativity difference between nitrogen and oxygen atoms, resulting in a non-uniform distribution of electrons. Choice D matches these criteria.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Polarity of N2O

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg),molecular Geometry (Mg),and Polarity of N₂O