Chemistry In Focus
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Chapter 5, Problem 9E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The importance of shapes of the molecules is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
VSEPR theory is helpful in predicting the shapes of molecules from their Lewis structures.
The geometry of the molecule can be determined based on the number of electron groups, lone pairs and bonding pairs in a molecule.
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