Predict the geometry around the central atom in SO₄^2-. A) trigonal planar B) trigonal pyramidal C) tetrahedral D) trigonal bipyramidal E) octahedral

Name: Predict the geometry around the central atom in SO 4 2- . A) trigonal planar B) trigonal pyramidal C) tetrahedral D) trigonal bipyramidal E) octahedral
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The central atom is P and it has 4 regions of electron density (1 bond with S, 3 lone pairs on P), which corresponds to the tetrahedral geometry.

Predict the Geometry Around the Central Atom in SO42-

Predict the Geometry Around the Central Atom in SO₄^2-