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Question
Compare , and in terms of electron-pair arrangement, molecular shape and bond-angle change.
Total: 6 marks
(a) State the electron-pair arrangement common to all three. (1 mark)
(b) Give the molecular shape of each. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the order of bond angles. (2 marks)
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