Question 1
Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion ClO
2–.
◦ 0 lone pairs, linear
◦ 1 lone pair, bent
◦ 2 lone pairs, bent
◦ 3 lone pairs, bent
◦ 3 lone pairs, linear
Question 2
Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion ClO
3–.
◦ 0 lone pairs, trigonal
◦ 1 lone pair, bent
◦ 1 lone pair, trigonal pyramidal
◦ 2 lone pairs, T-shaped
◦ 2 lone pairs, trigonal