In: Chemistry
Which statement is true regarding the molecular shapes
A. Molecular shape can be predicted by the number of electrons around an atom
B. Molecular shape can be predicted by the number of bonds around an atom
C. Molecular shape can be predicted by the number of electron pairs around an atom
D. Molecular shapes cannot be predicted by the number of electrons around an atom
E. Both (B) and (C)
The correct option is
B) Molecular shapes can be predicted by the number of bonds around an atom.....