The CF4 molecule has a central C atom bonded to four F atoms, as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements about the CF4 molecule is or are true? I. The electrons in the C-F bonds are attracted to both the C and F nuclei. II. The Lewis structure of CF4 shows four bonding pairs of electrons and no nonbonding pairs. III. Every atom in the CF4 molecule satisfies the octet rule. F

The CF4 molecule has a central C atom bonded to four F atoms, as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements about the CF4 molecule is or are true? I. The electrons in the C-F bonds are attracted to both the C and F nuclei. II. The Lewis structure of CF4 shows four bonding pairs of electrons and no nonbonding pairs. III. Every atom in the CF4 molecule satisfies the octet rule. F

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

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Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

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Problem 111AP: rite a Lewis structure for each of the following simple molecules. Show all bonding valence electron...

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