Draw the Lewis structure of CBr4 and then determine its electron domain and molecular geometries. A) trigonal / planar B) linear / trigonal pyramidal C) tetrahedral / tetrahedral D) planar / trigonal E) planar / tetrahedral
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C has 4 valence electrons and Br has 7 valence electrons. Place the C in the center and connect it to Br with a single bond. Place the remaining electrons around the atoms to satisfy the octet rule. Show more…
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