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Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes the molecular geometry of H2O?
  1. Linear
  2. Trigonal planar
  3. Trigonal pyramidal
  4. Bent
  5. Tetrahedral
Explanation
Answer: Bent

H2O contains a central oxygen atom with two lone pairs of electrons and two substituent hydrogen atoms. Thus, the molecular geometry of water is bent.
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