Solved: Because fluorine has seven valence electrons (2s 2
Chapter 9, Problem 9.59(choose chapter or problem)
Because fluorine has seven valence electrons (2s 2 2p5 ), seven covalent bonds in principle could form around the atom. Such a compound might be FH7 or FCl7. These compounds have never been prepared. Why?
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