Chapter 10, Problem 10.32QE

(a)

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Interpretation:

Among ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{AsCl}}_{\text{4}}{}^{\text{+}}\text{,}$ that one with smaller bond angle has to be given and explained.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Among ${\text{CS}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{AsCl}}_{\text{3}}\text{,}$ that one with smaller bond angle has to be given and explained.