Chapter 8, Problem 8.165AP

(a)

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Interpretation: The molecules and the ions that contain an atom with the expanded valence shell are to be identified.

Concept introduction: The Lewis symbols of the atoms indicate the total number of valence electrons surrounding the atom or the ions.

For an atom to contain an expanded valence shell, the total number of bonding and nonbonding domain should be more than four.

To determine: If ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ contain an atom with the expanded valence shell.

(b)

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To determine: If ${\text{ClF}}_3$ contain an atom with the expanded valence shell.

(c)

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To determine: If ${\text{ClI}}_3$ contain an atom with the expanded valence shell.

(d)

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To determine: If ${\text{ClO}}^{-}$ contain an atom with the expanded valence shell.