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Using the VSEPR theory, predict the molecular structure of each of the following polyatomic ions.a. chlorate ionb. chlorite ionc. perchlorate ion
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The chlorine atom has a lone pair of electrons. Each oxygen atom is bonded to the chlorine atom and has two lone pairs of electrons. This gives us a total of four electron groups around the chlorine atom. According to the VSEPR theory, these electron groups will Show more…
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