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-o f the structures below does not exhibit a tetrahedral geometry around the ind BF4 N(CH2CH3)4 N(CH2CH3)3 IV ndicated atom.


which one does not exhibit a tetrahedral geometry around the indicated atom?

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For indicated atom to show tetrahedral geometry, indicated atom should form 4 bonds


in I: indicated atom forms 3 bonds and 1 lone pair. SO, geometry is trigonal pyramidal
in II: indicated atom forms 4 bonds. 2 bonds are with hydrogen which are not shown
in III: indicated atom forms 4 bonds
in IV: indicated atom forms 4 bonds

Answer: I

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