What is the molecular shape of ClCN 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 molecular shape of ClCN is linear as predicted by the VSEPR theory because both the chlorine (Cl) and the cyanide (CN) groups are attached to the central carbon atom without any lone pairs on the carbon, leading to a linear arrangement.

What Is the Molecular Shape of ClCN as Predicted by the VSEPR