Predict the electron region geometry around atom X for XY₂ that has 16 valence electrons. You will need to draw a Lewis electron dot structure to help make your prediction. A Linear B D Trigonal planar Tetrahedral Trigonal bipyramidal E Octahedral

Predict the electron region geometry around atom X for XY₂ that has 16 valence electrons. You will need to draw a Lewis electron dot structure to help make your prediction. A Linear B D Trigonal planar Tetrahedral Trigonal bipyramidal E Octahedral

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Chapter19: Transitition Metals, Coordination Chemistry And Metallurgy

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Predict the electron region geometry around atom X for XY₂ that has 16 valence electrons. You will need to draw a Lewis
electron dot structure to help make your prediction.
(A) Linear
B Trigonal planar
Tetrahedral
Thy
Trigonal bipyramidal
E Octahedral

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