
Chemical Principles
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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Chapter 14, Problem 6DQ
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Whether the given statements are correct or incorrect need to be determined. The incorrect statement needs to be corrected.
Concept Introduction:
The theory by which the molecular structure of a compound or a molecule can be predicted is VSEPR theory. It includes the approximation of the bond angles around the central atom of a compound or a molecule and also the lone electron pairs and number of bonds in its Lewis structure.
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