6. For each of the following, draw resonance structures, assign formal charges to the atoms in each structure, and determine relative contributions of each structure to the overall electronic structure. a) PO, b) SO2 (include one where S has an expanded octet, i.e. more than 8 electrons) c) BF3 (include one where B has less than an octet)

6. For each of the following, draw resonance structures, assign formal charges to the atoms in each structure, and determine relative contributions of each structure to the overall electronic structure. a) PO, b) SO2 (include one where S has an expanded octet, i.e. more than 8 electrons) c) BF3 (include one where B has less than an octet)

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Chapter3: Atomic Shells And Classical Models Of Chemical Bonding

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Problem 94AP: The molecular ion S3N3 has the cyclic structure All SN bonds are equivalent. (a) Give six...

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