In his paper Covalent and ionic molecules: why are BeF 2 and AlF 3 high melting point

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In his paper ‘Covalent and ionic molecules: why are BeF2 and AlF3 high melting point solids whereas BF3 and SiF4 are gases?’ (J. Chem. Educ., 1998, 75, 923), R.J. Gillespie makes a case for the classification of the bonding in BF3 and SiF4 as predominantly ionic. Summarize his arguments and describe how these differ from the conventional view of bonding in gaseous molecules.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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