Chemists predict the geometry of molecules based on the repulsion of electron pairs. Molecules can be represented by the general formula AXY, where Y is the number of peripheral atoms. We would expect the geometric shape of a molecule represented by the formula AX3 to be A) linear.

B) tetrahedral.

C) trigonal planar Eliminate

D) trigonal bipyramidal

"among the transition metal elements, manganese and zinc have a slight lowering of electronegativities. the reason behind this is that the nuclear charges of these elements are slightly weaker than the other transition metal elements due to the way their valence electrons are filled up. both manganese and zinc have their valence electrons filled up to the 4th shell with 1 pair of electrons (4s2) completely occupying it. although the electrons in the 3rd shell (3d) are yet to be paired since the outer most shell is filled up, the ability of the nucleus to attract electrons is lessened. hence,   the electronegativity (or the ability to attract electrons) is lessened."

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