An atom in a molecule is surrounded by four pairs of electrons: one lone pair and three

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An atom in a molecule is surrounded by four pairs of electrons: one lone pair and three bonding pairs. Describe how the four electron pairs are arranged about the atom. How are any three of these pairs arranged in space? What is the geometry about this central atom, taking into account just the bonded atoms?

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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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