Based on the VSEPR theory,which of the following would have a tetrahedral arrangement of electrons around the central atom? A)BH₃ B)NO₂^- C)SiH₄ D)CO₃^2- E)SO₃

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According to VSEPR theory, a tetrahedral arrangement of electrons occurs when there are four electron groups around a central atom. In option C, there are four electron groups around the central atom (one Si-H bond and three Si-F bonds), thus it has a tetrahedral arrangement of electrons. The other options do not have four electron groups around the central atom, so they cannot have a tetrahedral arrangement of electrons.

Based on the VSEPR Theory,which of the Following Would Have