Use the VSEPR model to predict the X-A-X angles for the following compounds: CO₂, GeF₄, BCl₃. A) 109.5^$\circ$, 109.5^$\circ$, 109.5^$\circ$ B) 109.5^$\circ$, 90^$\circ$, 90^$\circ$ C) 109.5^$\circ$, 90^$\circ$, 109.5^$\circ$ D) 180^$\circ$, 109.5^$\circ$, 120^$\circ$ E) 180^$\circ$, 90^$\circ$, 120^$\circ$

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CO₂ is linear with a bond angle of 180°, GeF₄ is tetrahedral with a bond angle of 109.5°, and BCl₃ is trigonal planar with a bond angle of 120°.

Use the VSEPR Model to Predict the X-A-X Angles for the Following