In order to determine the point group of a molecule, a thorough understanding of their molecular geometry is essential. Using the VSEPR theory, determine the Lewis structure of the following molecules and draw them properly showing how each peripheral atom in relation to the central atom are oriented in space. 5.S0₂ of the Phil YAS 1/1

In order to determine the point group of a molecule, a thorough understanding of their molecular geometry is essential. Using the VSEPR theory, determine the Lewis structure of the following molecules and draw them properly showing how each peripheral atom in relation to the central atom are oriented in space. 5.S0₂ of the Phil YAS 1/1

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In order to determine the point group of a molecule, a thorough understanding of their molecular
geometry is essential. Using the VSEPR theory, determine the Lewis structure of the following
molecules and draw them properly showing how each peripheral atom in relation to the central
atom are oriented in space.
5.S0₂
of the Phill
YAS
1/1

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