H2O has geometry:
Correct answer: C. Distorted tetrahedral
- A. Regular tetrahedron
- B. Linear
- C. Distorted tetrahedral
- D. Pyramidal
Explanation
H₂O has a bent or V-shaped geometry, more specifically, it's often described as distorted tetrahedral due to the two lone pairs on oxygen.Because of the lone pairs, the ideal tetrahedral angle (109.5°) is reduced to about 104.5°, making it distorted tetrahedral.
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