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a. How is the VSEPR theory used to classify molecules?b. What molecular geometry would be expected for $\mathrm{F}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{HF}$ ?
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According to this theory, the electron pairs around a central atom tend to orient themselves as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion. This results in specific molecular geometries. Show more…
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