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Consider the structural changes that occur in the following molecules. BH3, CH4, NH3, H2O, HF a. according...

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Consider the structural changes that occur in the followingmolecules. BH3, CH4, NH3, H2O, HF

a. according to Lewis and VSEPR theory, why doe these changedoccur?

b. what are the ideal bond angles for each structure, and whichare expected to be distorted?

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aBH3 Lewis Structure Boron is an exception tothe octet rule and only needs six valence electrons for a fullouter shellMethane has 8 electrons around the central carbon atom Thismeans there are four electron pairs arranged in atetrahedral    See Answer
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