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Problem 5 What is the average bond order in the following mo lecules or polyatomic ions? a) XeF4 b) BCl c) IF2 d) SO4 e) CO2
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XeF4 - sp3d2 -square planar

BCl3 -sp2 -Triagonal planar

IF2- -sp3d -Linear

SO42- -sp3 - Tetrahedral

CO2 -sp -Linear

According to hybridization of the molecules, s character increases with increasing the bond order.

Bond order - CO2 > BCl3 > SO42- > IF2- > XeF4

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