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What shape do you expect for molecules that meet the following descriptions? A.) A central atom with two lone pairs and three bonds to other atoms - Trigonal Planar -T-shaped - Trigonal Pyramidal B.) A central atom with two lone pairs and four bonds to other atoms - Square Planar -Tetrahedral -Seesaw

What shape do you expect for molecules that meet the following descriptions? A.) A central atom with two lone pairs and three bonds to other atoms - Trigonal Planar -T-shaped - Trigonal Pyramidal B.) A central atom with two lone pairs and four bonds to other atoms - Square Planar -Tetrahedral -Seesaw

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What shape do you expect for molecules that meet the following descriptions? A.) A central atom with two lone pairs and three bonds to other atoms - Trigonal Planar -T-shaped - Trigonal Pyramidal B.) A central atom with two lone pairs and four bonds to other atoms - Square Planar -Tetrahedral -Seesaw
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