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Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.88P
Answer the following question about the molecule OCS.
- How many valence electrons does OCS contain?
- Draw a valid Lewis structure.
- Label all polar bonds.
- What is the shape around the C atom?
- Is OCS a polar molecule ? Explain.
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