Which of the following is the correct guideline in choosing plausible Lewis structure? a. Lewis structure with large formal charges is preferable than with small formal charges b. The negative formal charge is placed on the more electronegative atom c. Lewis structure with many formal charges is preferable d. Lewis structure without formal charge is less plausible than with formal charges

Which of the following is the correct guideline in choosing plausible Lewis structure? a. Lewis structure with large formal charges is preferable than with small formal charges b. The negative formal charge is placed on the more electronegative atom c. Lewis structure with many formal charges is preferable d. Lewis structure without formal charge is less plausible than with formal charges

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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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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