Answer
Bromine
Work Step by Step
We know that the central atom must have a total of 7 valence electrons: 4 for the two lone pairs, and one for each of the bonded atoms. Thus, Bromine and other halogens will work here.
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: 90d
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