a.draw a wedge and dashed wedge structure (picture) of CH3Cl that best illustrates the geometry about the central atom shown in the picture. In the other box, draw another picture of the model from a different angle (viewpoint).  b.In CH3Cl, are the three hydrogen atoms equivalent (i.e., do they have identical environments with respect to the other atoms adjacent to themselves)? Briefly explain the evidence for your answer

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a.draw a wedge and dashed wedge structure (picture) of CH3Cl that best illustrates the geometry about the central atom shown in the picture. In the other box, draw another picture of the model from a different angle (viewpoint). 

b.In CH3Cl, are the three hydrogen atoms equivalent (i.e., do they have identical environments with respect to the other atoms adjacent to themselves)? Briefly explain the evidence for your answer

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