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Which of the following species has tetrahedral geometry?

A

`BH_(4)^(-)`

B

`NH_(2)^(-)`

C

`CO_(3)^(2-)`

D

`H_(3)O^(+)`

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To determine which of the given species has tetrahedral geometry, we will analyze the hybridization and molecular geometry of each species mentioned. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the species**: The species we need to analyze are BH4^-, NH2^-, CO3^2-, and H3O^+. 2. **Analyze BH4^- (Boron Tetrahydride)**: - Boron (B) has 3 valence electrons, and with the addition of one electron due to the negative charge, it has a total of 4 electrons. ...
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