What is the molecular geometry if you have 3 single bonds and 1 lone pair around the central atom?

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Cedric Hayden

Chemistry

4 March, 13:33

What is the molecular geometry if you have 3 single bonds and 1 lone pair around the central atom?

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Samir Berry · Answer 1

There are 2 double bond units and 1 lone pair, which will try to get as far apart as possible - taking up a trigonal planar arrangement. Because the lone pair isn't counted when you describe the shape, SO2 is described as bent or V-shaped.

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There are 2 double bond units and 1 lone pair, which will try to get as far apart as possible - taking up a trigonal planar arrangement. Because the lone pair isn't counted when you describe the shape, SO2 is described as bent or V-shaped.