What is the molecular geometry around an atom in a molecule or ion which is surrounded by zero lone pairs of electrons and four single bonds.
A) tetrahedral
B) linear
C) bent
D) trigonal pyramidal
E) trigonal planar

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A molecule or ion surrounded by zero lone pairs of electrons and four single bonds has a steric number of 4. A steric number of 4 indicates a tetrahedral molecular geometry with bond angles of approximately 109.5 degrees. Therefore, the best choice is A, tetrahedral.

What Is the Molecular Geometry Around an Atom in a Molecule