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Withwhat neutral molecule is ClO−isoelectronic? Is that molecule a Lewis base?
Withwhat neutral molecule is ClO−isoelectronic? Is that molecule a Lewis base?
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ClO−isisoelectronic to ClF. Also, both species contain 26 electrons in allas shown.
Totalelectrons ClO−= 17 + 8 + 1 = 26
InClF = 17 + 9 = 26
ClFacts like a Lewis base as it accepts electrons from F to form ClF3.
ClO−isisoelectronic to ClF. Also, both species contain 26 electrons in allas shown.
Totalelectrons ClO−= 17 + 8 + 1 = 26
InClF = 17 + 9 = 26
ClFacts like a Lewis base as it accepts electrons from F to form ClF3.
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