How many electron groups are on the central atom (A) ?

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How many electron groups are on the central atom (A) ?

A molecule with the formula AB_3 has a trigonal pyramidal geometry.

2007-11-19 05:45:45 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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There are three A-B bonds. Each bond contains an electron group.

If these were the only three groups, what would the shape of the molecule be by VSEPR? If the shape is different from this, what does that tell you?

2007-11-19 09:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋