Using the VSEPR model, the electron-domain geometry of the central atom in SCl₄ is ________. A) linear B) trigonal planar C) tetrahedral D) trigonal bipyramidal E) octahedral

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The SCl₄ molecule has five electron domains around the central sulfur atom, one from each of the four surrounding atoms and one lone pair on sulfur. This fits the trigonal bipyramidal electron domain geometry, with three atoms in the equatorial plane and the two remaining atoms or lone pairs in the axial positions. Thus, the correct answer is D: trigonal bipyramidal.

Using the VSEPR Model, the Electron-Domain Geometry of the Central