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The following Lewis structures for (a) HCN,(b)C2H2,(C)
Chapter 9, Problem 47P(choose chapter or problem)
The following Lewis structures for (a) HCN, (b) \(\mathrm{C_2H_2}\), (c) \(\mathrm{SnO_2}\), (d) \(\mathrm{BF_3}\) (e) HOF, (f) HCOF. and (g) \(\mathrm{NF_3}\) are incorrect. Explain what is wrong with each one and give a correct structure for the molecule. (Relative positions of atoms are shown correctly.)
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QUESTION:
The following Lewis structures for (a) HCN, (b) \(\mathrm{C_2H_2}\), (c) \(\mathrm{SnO_2}\), (d) \(\mathrm{BF_3}\) (e) HOF, (f) HCOF. and (g) \(\mathrm{NF_3}\) are incorrect. Explain what is wrong with each one and give a correct structure for the molecule. (Relative positions of atoms are shown correctly.)
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We are provided with incorrect Lewis structures of certain compounds and need to explain what is wrong with each one and give a correct structure for the molecule.
Lewis structures of the following molecules are given in the question