The most stable forms of the nonmetals in groups 4A,
Chapter 10, Problem 112E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 112E
The most stable forms of the nonmetals in groups 4A, 5A,and 6A of the first period are molecules with multiple bonds. Beginning with the second period, the most stable forms of the nonmetals of these groups are molecules without multiple bonds. Propose an explanation for this observation based on valence bond theory.
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