Single Choice

Which of the following species has tetrahedral geometry?

A$$BH_4{^-}$$
Correct Answer
B$$NH_2{^-}$$
C$$CO_3^{2-}$$
D$$H_3O{^+}$$

Solution

$$BH_4^-$$ has $$4$$ bond pairs and $$0$$ lone pairs, so it has the tetrahedral geometry.
Correct option is $$[A]$$.

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