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Question

What are the two possible Lewis structures for H₃AsO₃?

Hint: One structure has As with three covalent bonds and the other has As with 5 covalent bonds

Accepted Answer

both a and b

Answer

Lewis structure of H3AsO3 with As forming three covalent bonds.

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Lewis structure of H3AsO3 with As forming five covalent bonds.

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Alternative Lewis structure of H3AsO3 with As forming three covalent bonds and one double bond.

Answer

both a and c

What are the two possible Lewis structures for H3AsO3? Hint: One structure has As with three covalent bonds and the other has As with 5 covalent bonds