A Molecular Model of BCl₃ Is Shown Below

question 6

Multiple Choice

A molecular model of BCl₃ is shown below.Based on the best Lewis electron-dot structure for BCl₃ and formal charge considerations,what is the predicted B-Cl bond order for each B-Cl bond?

• A)1
• B)1)33
• C)1)5

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