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Question

a. What is the electron-domain geometry around Se in SeCl₂?

b. What is the electron-domain geometry around Se in SeCl₄?

c. What is the electron-domain geometry around Se in SeCl₆?

Accepted Answer

SeCl₂: tetrahedral geometry
SeCl₄: trigonal bipyramidal geometry
SeCl₆: octahedral geometry

Answer

SeCl₂: tetrahedral geometry
SeCl₄: seesaw geometry
SeCl₆: octahedral geometry

Answer

SeCl₂: linear geometry
SeCl₄: tetrahedral geometry
SeCl₆: octahedral geometry

Answer

SeCl₂: linear geometry
SeCl₄: trigonal bipyramidal geometry
SeCl₆: octahedral geometry