The molecules OF₂ and O₃ both have bent shapes . What are the approximate bond angles in OF₂ and O₃, Respectively? A) 109^o and 120^o B) Both 109^o C) Both 120^o D) Both 180^o E) 109^o and 180^o

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The molecules OF2 and OSF4, represented by the given codes, have different electron geometries due to their different numbers of electron domains around the central atom. OF2 has 4 electron domains (2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs) leading to an approximate bond angle of 109.5° due to its tetrahedral electron geometry, but with a bent shape. OSF4 has 5 electron domains (4 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair) leading to an approximate bond angle of 120° due to its trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry, but with a see-saw shape.

The Molecules OF2 and O3 Both Have Bent Shapes

The Molecules OF₂ and O₃ Both Have Bent Shapes