Incorrect Question 6 0 4 Pts Which Statement About Lewis Theory Is False Lewis Theory Is Criticized Because It Treats 1 (292.5 KiB) Viewed 62 times
Incorrect Question 6 0 / 4 pts Which statement about Lewis theory is FALSE? Lewis theory is criticized because it treats electrons like particles, so molecules that exhibit resonance will be misrepresented by a Lewis dot structure. Lewis theory is criticized because it only shows the valence electrons forming covalent bonds or sitting as non-bonding lone pairs on atoms. Lewis theory is criticized because it does not take into consideration the effect that electron repulsions have on the structure of the molecule. 0 Lewis theory is criticized because it does not allow for partial double bonds and partial charges.
Which statement correctly describes the VSEPR structures for SF4 and BrF5? With BrF5 the lone pair can be placed in either the axial or the equatorial position, but with SF4 the lone pair must be equatorial. In both BrF5 and SF4 the lone pair must be placed in an equatorial position. With BrF5 the lone pair must be axial, but with SF4 the lone pair must be equatorial. With BrF5 the lone pair can be placed in either the axial or the equatorial position, but with SF4 the lone pair must be axial.
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