A Molecular Model of BBr₃ Is Shown Below

question 116

Multiple Choice

A molecular model of BBr₃ is shown below.Based on the best Lewis electron-dot structure for BBr₃ and formal charge considerations,what is the predicted B-Br bond order for each B-Br bond?

• A)1
• B)1.33
• C)1.5

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Definitions:

Glottis

Vocal apparatus; includes vocal folds and the cleft between them.

Vocal Folds

Also known as vocal cords, these are mucous membrane folds in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound for speech and singing.

Vestibular Folds

Folds of mucous membrane situated above the vocal cords in the larynx, also known as false vocal cords.

Larynx

The voice box, located in the throat, which contains the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea.