predict-the-molecular-geometry-and-the-lewis-structure-of-hco2

Question

Predict the molecular geometry and the Lewis structure of HCO ₂^–.

Accepted Answer

Trigonal planar

Lewis structure of HCO2- with a negative charge on one oxygen.

Answer

Tetrahedral

Lewis structure of HCO2 showing tetrahedral molecular geometry.

Answer

Tetrahedral

Lewis structure of HCO2- showing resonance forms.

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Trigonal planar

Lewis structure of HCO2- with a different resonance form.

Predict the molecular geometry and the Lewis structure of HCO 2–.