What are the VSEPR shapes (molecular geometries) associated with the indicated atoms I, II, III, respectively? Responses: A. I = linear, II = linear, III = trigonal planar B. I = linear, II = trigonal planar, III = tetrahedral C. I = tetrahedral, II = linear, III = trigonal pyramidal D. I = tetrahedral, II = linear, III = trigonal planar Select one: A. A B. D C. B D. C
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