Question

Draw the Lewis structures of the molecules below (note: first atom is the central atom) and use them to answer the following questions:

I. BH3

II. SeF6

III. O3

IV. NO2

V. POCl3

Which molecule(s) obey(s) the Octet rule?

A. IV and V

B.III and IV

C.I, III and IV

D.III only

E. IV only

(Continuing from the previous question)

How many of the molecules are planar (i.e., all atoms lie in the same plane)?

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Answer 1

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