Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

ISBN: 9781305079113

Author: David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 3, Problem 64P

Give an example of a molecule or ion having a formula of each of the following types and structures.

(a) AB 4 − (tetrahedral)

(b) AB 2 (linear)

(d) AB 3 − (pyramidal)

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