Which species has the smaller bond angle, CI04- or CI03-?

Chapter 10, Problem 38E

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QUESTION:

Which species has the smaller bond angle, ClO4- or ClO3-? Explain.

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QUESTION:

Which species has the smaller bond angle, ClO4- or ClO3-? Explain.

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A bond angle is defined as the angle between the orbitals containing bonding electron pairs around the central atom in a molecule or complex ion.

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