Draw and explain the Lewis structure for IF5. Does this molecule have a central atom that...
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Draw and explain the Lewis structure for {eq}IF_5 {/eq}. Does this molecule have a central atom that violates the octet rule? Explain.
Lewis Structure:
There are multiple ways to write and express chemical compounds. One of them is the use of Lewis structures. The Lewis structure aims to give a representation of the valence shell electrons. Dots are drawn around the atomic symbol to represent the number of valence electrons present.
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View this answerEach of the halogen atoms contributes 7 valence electrons for a total of 42 valence electrons around the {eq}\rm{IF_5 }{/eq} molecule. Since iodine...
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