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What is the Lewis structure for BI3?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    this one can be a little trick because unlike most elements boron is happy with six electrons instead of eight. So boron would be connected to the iodines with three single bonds. I'm not too sure on how to type the lewis structure so it will look right, but i'm sure you can figure it out.

    Boron is the central atom surrounded by three iodines with single bonds, and remember boron only need six electrons. And this lewis structure has no resonance and makes a polar molecule with a shape of trigonal planar, with an angle of 120 degrees. hope this helps

  • 7 years ago

    Trigonal planar

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    5 years ago

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    a, b, and c are correct. for d, it's H-C-(triple bond)-N

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    For a, b and c yes. For d, it is carbon C.

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