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Chapter 5, Problem 4SC
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason behind the linear shape of carbon dioxide and the bentshape of water are to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbols contain dot which gives information about the valence electrons.
Lewis dot symbols show both bonds and lone pairs as dots.
Lewis structures show bonds as lines and lone pairs as dots.
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