Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 7 - Molecular Structures - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 325b: 23c

Answer

120 degrees; 109.5 degrees

Work Step by Step

The molecular geometry is trigonal planar, for there are three electron domains around the central atom, and none of them are lone pairs. Thus, we use a table to find that the first angle is 120 degrees. The molecular geometry of the second angle is tetrahedral, so its angle is 109.5 degrees.
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