The following observations are made about two hypotheticalelements A and B: The A¬A and B¬B bond lengths in theelemental forms of A and B are 2.36 and 1.94 Å, respectively.A and B react to form the binary compound AB2, which hasa linear structure (that is ∠B-A-B = 180°). Based on thesestatements, predict the separation between the two B nucleiin a molecule of AB2.

The following observations are made about two hypotheticalelements A and B: The A¬A and B¬B bond lengths in theelemental forms of A and B are 2.36 and 1.94 Å, respectively.A and B react to form the binary compound AB2, which hasa linear structure (that is ∠B-A-B = 180°). Based on thesestatements, predict the separation between the two B nucleiin a molecule of AB2.

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Chapter6: Covalent Bonding

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