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trigonal

[trig-uh-nl] / ˈtrɪg ə nl /




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In typical alkenes, the carbons adopt a trigonal planar geometry, creating a flat structure around the double bond.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2026

They believed the reason trigonal chloride electrolytes can achieve low ionic conductivity is based on the variation of metal ion arrangements within the structure.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2023

For example, an atom surrounded by three regions of electron density is sp2 hybridized, and the three sp2 orbitals are arranged in a trigonal planar fashion.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019

Therefore, the electron-pair geometry is trigonal planar, and the hybridization of the sulfur atom is sp2.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019

Those with a triad axis are grouped together in the rhombohedral or trigonal division, and those with a hexad axis in the hexagonal division.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various


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