Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

In the acetate ion, CH3COO−,\text{CH}_3\text{COO}^-, the carbon atom of the methyl group is designated C-1 and the carbon atom of the carboxylate group is designated C-2. Which pair correctly describes the molecular geometries around C-1 and C-2, respectively? a) Trigonal planar; tetrahedral b) Tetrahedral; trigonal planar c) Trigonal pyramidal; trigonal planar d) Tetrahedral; tetrahedral

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