According to VSEPR theory,which of the following is the correct statement concerning the electron-pair geometry and the molecular geometry of sulfur dioxide?
A) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal planar,and the molecular geometry is trigonal planar.
B) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal-planar,and the molecular geometry is bent.
C) The electron-pair geometry is tetrahedral,and the molecular geometry is bent.
D) The electron-pair geometry is tetrahedral,and the molecular geometry is linear.
E) The electron-pair geometry is trigonal bipyramidal,and the molecular geometry is linear.

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The central sulfur atom has one lone pair and two bonding pairs, giving it a trigonal planar electron-pair geometry. However, the lone pair occupies more space than the bonding pairs, causing the molecule to have a bent shape. So, the correct statement is that the electron-pair geometry is trigonal planar, and the molecular geometry is bent.

According to VSEPR Theory,which of the Following Is the Correct