What is the molecular shape of the thiocyanate anion, SCN⁻, as predicted by the VSEPR theory? (Carbon is the central atom.) A)Linear B)Bent C)Angular D)Trigonal E)None of these choices are correct.

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The thiocyanate anion (SCN-) with carbon as the central atom has a linear molecular shape according to VSEPR theory, because there are a total of two regions of electron density around the central carbon atom (one double bond to sulfur and one triple bond to nitrogen), leading to a linear arrangement to minimize electron pair repulsion.

What Is the Molecular Shape of the Thiocyanate Anion, SCN−

What Is the Molecular Shape of the Thiocyanate Anion, SCN⁻