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How many VSEPR electron groups are there for the C, the central atom in this Lewis structure H-C≡N: ?
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VSEPR electron groups :-
VSEPR electron groups of a central atom decide it's geometry and shape.
Count number of electron groups around central atom(s)
Any of the following consider as ONE electron group:
- Single bond
- double bond
- triple bond
- lone pair electron
- single electron
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