What is the molecular geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded...

What is the molecular geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by one lone pair of electrons and four single bonds.

Select one:

a. linear

b. T-shaped

c. See-saw

d. trigonal bipyramidal

e. trigonal planar

Which of the following concerning electron pair space requirements and bond angles is/are incorrect?

	1.	Lone pairs of electrons require more space than bonding pairs.
	2.	Multiple bonds require the same amount of space as single bonds.
	3.	The HOH bond angle in H₂O and the HNH bond angle in NH₃ are identical because the electron arrangements (tetrahedral) are identical.

Select one:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. 3 only

d. 2 and 3

e. 1, 2, and 3

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