Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 3.16 The Principles of the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Used to Interpret and Predict the Shapes of Simple Molecules and Ions

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Chlorine dioxide, $\mathrm{ClO}_{2}$ , can be used to treat water to make it safe for drinking. The molecule is a free radical. One suggested structure is shown.

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Give the reason why chlorine dioxide is not a linear molecule.

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Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 3.16 The Principles of the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Used to Interpret and Predict the Shapes of Simple Molecules and Ions Topic Practice

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