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26. Explain Use VSEPR theory to predict bond angles in the following covalently bonded molecules. Explain your predictions.

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Chapter5: Chemical Bonding

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Problem 8E: Explain VSEPR theory. According to this theory, what determines the shapes of molecules?

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26. Explain Use VSEPR theory to predict bond angles in
the following covalently bonded molecules. Explain
your predictions.
a. methane
b. ammonia
C. water

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