Using the VSEPR model, predict the molecular geometry around the central atom in SO₃^2-. A) trigonal planar B) trigonal pyramidal C) tetrahedral D) trigonal bipyramidal E) octahedral

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The central sulfur atom in SO₃²⁻ has four regions of electron density (three bonding pairs and one lone pair), leading to a trigonal pyramidal geometry according to the VSEPR model.

Using the VSEPR Model, Predict the Molecular Geometry Around the Central