Using VSEPR theory, predict the molecular geometry of the following molecules. (a) HOBr           tetrahedral linear trigonal pyramidal trigonal planar angular     (b) NBr3           tetrahedral linear trigonal pyramidal trigonal planar angular     (c) SiF4           tetrahedral linear trigonal pyramidal trigonal planar angular

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Using VSEPR theory, predict the molecular geometry of the following molecules.

(a) HOBr
 
 
 
 
 
tetrahedral
linear
trigonal pyramidal
trigonal planar
angular
 
 
(b) NBr3
 
 
 
 
 
tetrahedral
linear
trigonal pyramidal
trigonal planar
angular
 
 
(c) SiF4
 
 
 
 
 
tetrahedral
linear
trigonal pyramidal
trigonal planar
angular
 
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