Question #75709
1 Answer
Dec 11, 2016
The electron geometry about each carbon atom is b trigonal planar.
Explanation:
The molecule is symmetrical, so each carbon atom has the same electron domain geometry.
The left-hand carbon atom has three electron domains: the C=C double bond and the two C-C single bonds.
Per VSEPR theory, three electron domains will point towards the corners of an equilateral triangle, with all angles equal to 120°.
Here's a ball-and-stick model that shows the electron domain geometry in your compound.
