A Draw and Name Three Molecular Shapes for Molecules Having

question 38

Essay

a. Draw and name three molecular shapes for molecules having the VSEPR formulas AX₃, AX₃E, and AX₃E₂, respectively.
b. If the three X groups in the above formulas are identical, which of the three shapes would result in a molecule with a dipole moment?

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