Draw the Lewis structure for BH3. 1. Identify if the octet rule is not obeyed. 2. State which atom doesn't follow the octet rule. 3. State how many electrons surround this atom.
Draw the Lewis structure for BH3. 1. Identify if the octet rule is not obeyed. 2. State which atom doesn't follow the octet rule. 3. State how many electrons surround this atom.
Chapter5: Chemical Bonding
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Draw the Lewis structure for BH3.
1. Identify if the octet rule is not obeyed.
2. State which atom doesn't follow the octet rule.
3. State how many electrons surround this atom.
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