Answer
Boron
Work Step by Step
Each chlorine atom will contribute a single bond, so the central atom must have three valence electrons. Thus, we must pick a group 3 element, such as Boron.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 7 - Molecular Structures - Questions for Review and Thought - Applying Concepts - Page 325f: 90b
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