Determine the total number of valence electrons and draw the Lewis Structure for SF3+. Assign formal charges and determine the electronic geometry and molecular geometry of the central atom.
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- Sulfur (S) has 6 valence electrons. - Each fluorine (F) has 7 valence electrons, and there are three fluorine atoms. - The positive charge (SF3^+) indicates the loss of one electron. Total valence electrons = 6 (S) + 3(7) (F) - 1 (positive charge) = 27 valence Show more…
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