Consider the following molecules or ions: ClO2+ , AsF6 - , IOF3,  and SOF2. Answer the following...

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Consider the following molecules or ions: ClO2+ , AsF6 - ,IOF3,  and SOF2. Answer the following questions based onthe Lewis structures and VSEPR theory prediction of their molecularshapes.

(a) Which one has only bond angles of 109.5°?

(b) Which one has only bond angles of 120°?

(c) Which one has bond angles of 90 and 180°?

(d) Which one has bond angles of 90, 120, and 180°?

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The hybridisations of the given molecules are as follows Molecule or Ion Hybridisation Geometry ClO2 sp2 Trigonal Planar AsF6 sp3d2 Octahedral IOF3 sp3d Pyramidal SOF2 sp3 Tetrahedral    See Answer
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