In the following reaction, what is the change in geometry of the carbon-containing compound? COCl₂(g) + H₂O(g) $\to$ CO₂(g) + 2HCl(g) A)tetrahedral to linear B)trigonal planar to linear C)T-shaped to linear D)trigonal planar to bent E)tetrahedral to bent

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Before the reaction, the carbon in COCl₂ has trigonal planar geometry. After the reaction, it becomes linear in CO₂. The S and Cl atoms leave, and two F atoms bond to the same carbon atom. This creates a linear arrangement of electron pairs and forces the carbon atom to have a linear geometry.

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