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Which molecule exhibits an exception to the octet rule?
Which molecule exhibits an exception to the octet rule?
What is the total number of valence electrons in bromoform (CHBr3)?
What is the total number of valence electrons in bromoform (CHBr3)?
Which molecule has more than an octet for one of its atoms?
Which molecule has more than an octet for one of its atoms?
What type of molecules are exceptions to the octet rule?
What type of molecules are exceptions to the octet rule?
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What is the formula for calculating formal charges in a Lewis structure?
What is the formula for calculating formal charges in a Lewis structure?
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In the Lewis structure of NO+, how many valence electrons are there?
In the Lewis structure of NO+, how many valence electrons are there?
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Which atom is preferred to have a positive formal charge in a Lewis structure?
Which atom is preferred to have a positive formal charge in a Lewis structure?
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What does resonance refer to in the context of Lewis structures?
What does resonance refer to in the context of Lewis structures?
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What is a radical or free radical in chemistry?
What is a radical or free radical in chemistry?
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