Inorganic Chemistry
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Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.39P
Compounds in which hydrogen is the outer atom can provide challenges to theories ofchemical bonding. Consider the following molecules. Using one or more of the approachesdescribed in this chapter, provide a rationale for HOF having the smallest bond angle in this set.
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