alleryHow does VSEPR theory count a double bond on a central atom?
AAs one bonding group
BAs one lone pair
CAs two bonding groups
DAs three electron pairs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. As one bonding group
In VSEPR a double or triple bond occupies one direction, so it is treated as a single bonding group.
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