Chemistry
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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Chapter 20, Problem 47E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The differences in terms of the bonding in the four given anions are to be accounted for.
Concept introduction: Nitrogen cannot hold more than eight electrons due to absence of
To determine: The differences in terms of the bonding in the four given anions.
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