Which species has trigonal planar rather than tetrahedral electron-pair geometry around its central atom?

Verified Answer & Explanation⌄

Correct Answer: D) SO₂

Concept Explanation

SO₂ has three electron domains around sulfur and therefore trigonal planar electron-pair geometry, whereas CH₄, NH₃ and H₂O have four electron domains.

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