Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The reason for the geometric structure of
Concept introduction:
Structure of molecule can be drawn using VSEPR theory. The total number of bonding and non-bonding pairs of electrons tells about the geometry of the molecule.
The valence electrons are the electrons present in outermost shell.
Answer to Problem 46A
3 pairs of electrons are surrounding the boron in
4 pairs of electrons are surrounding the nitrogen in
Explanation of Solution
Lewis structure of
Structure shows, in
Lewis structure of
Structure shows, in
Thus,
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