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(a) One of these structures is a stable compound; the other is not. Identify the stable compound, and explain why it is stable. Explain why the other compound is not stable. (b) What is the geometry around the central atoms of the stable compound? [Section 22.1]

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QUESTION:

(a) One of these structures is a stable compound; the other is not. Identify the stable compound, and explain why it is stable. Explain why the other compound is not stable. (b) What is the geometry around the central atoms of the stable compound? [Section 22.1]

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The number of neutrons can be calculated by the following formula;

                .....................(1)

The number of protons can be calculated by the following formula;

                               .........................(2)

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