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Explain formation of covalent bonds in the following chemical compounds (using three theories). NH4+ • KF Ar2, C2B12H2 , BeCl2.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter19: The Chemistry Of The Main-group Elements

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Explain formation of covalent bonds in the following chemical compounds (using
three theories).
NH4* : KF
Ar2, C2B12H2 , BeCl2.

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