Compare the shape and e-dot structure of H₂O and CO₂. They both have 1 central atom with 2 other atoms around it, but they do not look the same. Why not? A) The central atom of H₂O has one single bond and one lone pair, while the central atom of CO₂ two double bonds and no lone pairs.
B) The central atom of H₂O has no lone pairs, while the central atom of CO₂ has two lone pairs that cause repulsion.
C) The central atom of H₂O has two lone pairs that cause repulsion, while the central atom of CO₂ has no lone pairs.
D) The central atom of H₂O has two single bonds and non lone pairs, while the central atom of CO₂ has two double bonds and no lone pairs.