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Offline johnboy

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How do u predict the shape of a formula using the VSEPR theory?
« on: September 30, 2008, 02:04:11 AM »
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Re: How do u predict the shape of a formula using the VSEPR theory?
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2008, 02:17:08 AM »
hey johnboy,

you should draw the lewis structure of the compound, and determine the number of lone pairs and bond pairs around central atom, and use VSEPR theory to determine the shape. note iodine can expand its octet structure.

hope it helps some.
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