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Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

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Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

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Chapter3: Atomic Shells And Classical Models Of Chemical Bonding

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P: The percent ionic character of the bonds in several interhalogen Molecules (as estimated from their...

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In which of these molecules or ions do es the presence of
nonbonding electron pairs produce an effect on molecular
shape? (a) SiH4, (b) PF3, (c) HBr, (d) HCN, (e) SO2.
f tho fallorr:-

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