1. For each of the following polyatomic ions, provide a Lewis structure, including resonance and formal charge.a)BH4– b) HCO2– c)AsCl4– d) ICl2–

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2020-10-27

1. For each of the following polyatomic ions, provide a Lewis structure, including resonance and formal charge. 

a)BH4–

b) HCO2–

 c)AsCl4–

d) ICl2–

 

Answer & Explanation

mhalmantus

mhalmantus

Skilled2020-10-28Added 105 answers

Step1. Total valence electron

BH4- = 3e- + 4(1e-) + 1e- = 8e-

step2. Lewis structure
formal charge :
CHO(single bond)O(double bond)44=011=067=166=0 step1. total valence electron

As Cl4- = 5e- + 4(7e-) +1e- = 34e-

step 2. lewis structure

AsCl56=177=0

 

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