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Chapter 8 Problem 8.53

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Which of the following statements is(are) true? Correct the false statements. a. The molecules SeS3, SeS2, PCl5, TeCl4, ICl3, and XeCl2 all exhibit at least one bond angle, which is approximately 1208. b. The bond angle in SO2 should be similar to the bond angle in CS2 or SCl2. c. Of the compounds CF4, KrF4, and SeF4, only SeF4 exhibits an overall dipole moment (is polar). d. Central atoms in a molecule adopt a geometry of the bonded atoms and lone pairs about the central atom in order to maximize electron repulsions.

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The first step in solving 8 problem number 53 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Which of the following statements is(are) true? Correct the false statements. a. The molecules SeS3, SeS2, PCl5, TeCl4, ICl3, and XeCl2 all exhibit at least one bond angle, which is approximately 1208. b. The bond angle in SO2 should be similar to the bond angle in CS2 or SCl2. c. Of the compounds CF4, KrF4, and SeF4, only SeF4 exhibits an overall dipole moment (is polar). d. Central atoms in a molecule adopt a geometry of the bonded atoms and lone pairs about the central atom in order to maximize electron repulsions.
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Title Chemistry 9 
Author Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
ISBN 9781133611097

Which of the following statements is(are) true

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