23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals
Hydrogen Compounds
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
Consider the molecular models shown below.![](https://static.studychannel.pearsonprd.tech/courses/general-chemistry/thumbnails/d7cca56d-806b-40ea-9580-e2ca69060c78)
Which are possible structures for binary hydrides of second-period elements? Provide an electron-dot structure for each hydride and explain why the others are not possible.
Which are possible structures for binary hydrides of second-period elements? Provide an electron-dot structure for each hydride and explain why the others are not possible.