Bent (angular) geometry

角形(弯曲形)

Explanation (EN)

A molecular shape in which a central atom bonds to two atoms but also bears lone pairs, giving an angle less than the ideal (e.g. H₂O, SO₂).

Explanation (ZH)

中心原子与两个原子成键但带有孤对、使角度小于理想值的分子形状(如 H₂O、SO₂)。

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