Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1133611095
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-109-7

Chapter 8 - Bonding: General Concepts - Additional Exercises - Page 411: 135

Answer

Yes, each structure has the same number of effective pairs around the central atom. The multiple bond should be counted as a single group of electrons.

Work Step by Step

Yes, each structure has the same number of effective pairs around the central atom. The multiple bond should be counted as a single group of electrons.
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