Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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Chapter 10, Problem 119DIA
The VSEPR model is useful in predicting bond for many compounds. Consider the tabulated data for bond angles in related species and answer the questions.
Bond Angles in NO2 and Associated lons | |
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(a) Draw Lewis structure for all of the species in the table.
(b) Use the Lewis structure from part a) to explain the observed bond angles in
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