According to the vsepr theory, what is the shape of a molecule that has a central atom bound to three other atoms with no lone pairs of electrons?

a. tetrahedral
b. bent
c. linear
d. trigonal bipyramidal
e. trigonal planar

E. trigonal planar

Explanation:  

According to VSEPR theory:

where, V = number of valence electrons present in central atom i.e. carbon = 4

N = number of monovalent atoms bonded to central atom=3

C = charge of cation = 0

A = charge of anion = -1

If a central atom is bound to three other atoms with no lone pairs of electrons,the number of electrons is 3 that means the hybridization will be and the electronic geometry of the molecule will be trigonal planar as the electron pairs will repel each other and attain a position which is most stable.

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by: nicholas