Molecular Geometry of Water
Which of the following best explains why a water molecule exhibits a bent geometry rather than a linear one?
A
The molecule alternates between a bent and a linear geometry.
B
The central oxygen atom has four electron domains (two bonding pairs and two lone pairs) that repel one another, resulting in a bent molecular geometry.
C
The molecule lacks a sufficient number of electrons to form a linear geometry.
D
Oxygen atoms are inherently restricted to forming only bent molecules.
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