Inorganic Chemistry
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Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 3.2, Problem 3.3E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:The structure and distortion in structure of
Concept introduction: Formula to calculate the formal charge of the atom is as follows:
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