What is the geometry around the central atom in the following molecular model of NO₂^-? A)linear B)bent C)trigonal planar D)trigonal pyramidal

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The molecular model contains three atoms around the central sulfur atom. Therefore, the geometry is either trigonal planar or bent. The lone pairs on the sulfur atom will repel the bonded pairs, causing the molecule to take on a bent shape. Therefore, the answer is B) bent.

What Is the Geometry Around the Central Atom in the Following