Chapter 8, Problem 8.105CP

(a)

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To determine:

The molecule, $B{F}_3{\text{ or PF}}_3$ with smaller $F-X-F$ angles.

(b)

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To determine:

The ion, $Pc{l}_4^{+}{\text{ or lcl}}_{2.}^{-}$ with smaller $Cl-X-Cl$ angles

(c)

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To determine:

The ion, $Cc{l}_3^{-}$ or $Pc{l}_6^{-}$ with smaller $Cl-X-Cl$ angles?