Question

In a polar bond, if a lone pare is not on the central atom, does it still count as a domain? (I am trying to do molecular geometry). For example in PCl3, do the lone pairs on the chlorine count as domains. Also, O2, (peroxide) is there a central atom?

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Answer 1

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