Question
For the indicated atom in each of the following molecules or ions, give the number and arrangement of the electron pairs around that atom.
(a) As in AsO43-
number:
arrangement:
linear
bent
trigonal planar
square planar
tetrahedral
(b) Se in SeO42-
number:
arrangement:
linear
bent
trigonal planar
square planar
tetrahedral
(c) S in H2S
number:
arrangement:
linear
bent
trigonal planar
square planar
tetrahedral
(a) As in AsO43-
number:
arrangement:
linear
bent
trigonal planar
square planar
tetrahedral
(b) Se in SeO42-
number:
arrangement:
linear
bent
trigonal planar
square planar
tetrahedral
(c) S in H2S
number:
arrangement:
linear
bent
trigonal planar
square planar
tetrahedral
Answers
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could u check if im right:
a. As in AsO43-
for number its 3
arrangement is tetrahedral
b. Se in SeO42-
# is 2
arrangement is tetrahedral
c. S in H2S
# is 1
arrangement is linear
a. As in AsO43-
for number its 3
arrangement is tetrahedral
b. Se in SeO42-
# is 2
arrangement is tetrahedral
c. S in H2S
# is 1
arrangement is linear
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