Chemistry Atoms First2e
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Chapter 5, Problem 15E
Analysis of a compound indicates that it contains
(a) What is the empirical formula for this compound?(Assume this is also the molecular formula in responding to the remaining parts of this exercise).
(b) Write a Lewis structure for the compound.
(c) Predict the shape of the molecules of the compound.
(d) What hybridization is consistent with the shape you predicted?
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