A researcher compares triatomic molecules. Which molecule deviates from a linear shape and adopts an angular geometry due to a lone pair on the central atom?
Q1. A researcher compares triatomic molecules. Which molecule deviates from a linear shape and adopts an angular geometry due to a lone pair on the central atom?
Answer: SnCl2
Explanation: SnCl2 is V-shaped/angular due to the presence of a lone pair; CO2 is tempting but is perfectly linear with no lone pairs.