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An AB2 molecule is described as linear, and the AB bond
Chapter , Problem 9.13(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
An AB2 molecule is described as linear, and the AB bond length is known. (a) Does this information completely describe the geometry of the molecule? (b) Can you tell how many nonbonding pairs of electrons are around the A atom from this information?
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QUESTION:
An AB2 molecule is described as linear, and the AB bond length is known. (a) Does this information completely describe the geometry of the molecule? (b) Can you tell how many nonbonding pairs of electrons are around the A atom from this information?
ANSWER:(a) No, this information does not completely describe the geometry of the molecule. The information provided only describes the linearity of the molecule and the AB bond length. In order to fully describe the geometry