In the context of valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR)theory,what is the molecular geometry around a central atom that is sp³ hybridized and has one lone pair of electrons? A) Bent B) Linear C) Trigonal-planar D) Trigonal-pyramidal E) Tetrahedral

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The sp³ hybridization indicates the central atom has five electron domains. One of these domains is a lone pair, leaving four bonded domains. Based on this, it can be deduced that the electron geometry is trigonal-bipyramidal, with three equatorial bonds and two axial bonds. However, because one of the equatorial positions is occupied by a lone pair, the molecular geometry is trigonal-pyramidal.

In the Context of Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR)theory,what