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In the molecule shown below, what is the shape and approximate bond angles around the carbon atom?rnrnrnrnquestion 11 options:rnrntrigonal planar, 120°rnrnrntetrahedral, 104.5°rnrnrntrigonal pyramidal, 107.3°rnrnrntrigonal planar, 104.5°
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The correct answer is trigonal planar, 120°. Here's why:
Carbon's Hybridization: The carbon atom in the molecule has three electron domains (one double bond and two single bonds). This leads to sp2 hybridization, forming three equivalent orbitals that point towards the corners of an equilateral triangle.
Shape and Bond Angles: The three orbitals, along with the three attached atoms, define a trigonal planar geometry. The bond angles in a trigonal planar molecule are all 120°.
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