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(a)
Interpretation: The bond angles in the given compound are to be predicted with the help of its given Lewis structure.
Concept introduction: The geometry and hybridisation of an atom is determined by the number of groups around it. If the number of groups attached to an atom is
(b)
Interpretation: The bond angles in the given compound are to be predicted with the help of its given Lewis structure.
Concept introduction: The geometry and hybridisation of an atom is determined by the number of groups around it. If the number of groups attached to an atom is
(c)
Interpretation: The bond angles in
Concept introduction: The geometry and hybridisation of an atom is determined by the number of groups around it. If the number of groups attached to an atom is
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