Draw Lewis structures for each of the following compounds. In each case, specify the number of valence electrons surrounding the central atom. a) bromine dioxide (BrO2) (Assume the central atom does not contain an expanded octet.) There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom. b) beryllium fluoride (BeF2) There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom. c) phosphorus pentabromide (PBr₂) There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom.

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Draw Lewis structures for each of the following compounds. In each case, specify
the number of valence electrons surrounding the central atom.
a) bromine dioxide (BrO2) (Assume the central atom does not contain an expanded
octet.)
There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom.
b) beryllium fluoride (BeF2)
There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom.
c) phosphorus pentabromide (PBr₂)
There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom.
Transcribed Image Text:Draw Lewis structures for each of the following compounds. In each case, specify the number of valence electrons surrounding the central atom. a) bromine dioxide (BrO2) (Assume the central atom does not contain an expanded octet.) There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom. b) beryllium fluoride (BeF2) There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom. c) phosphorus pentabromide (PBr₂) There arevalence electrons surrounding the central atom.
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