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    Use VSEPR Theory to Determine the Structure of the Borate
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Use VSEPR Theory to Determine the Structure of the Borate

Question 19

Question 19

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Use VSEPR theory to determine the structure of the borate anion, [BO4]5-.


A) Trigonal bipyramidal with one lone pair and four bond pairs.
B) Trigonal bipyramidal with two lone pairs and three bond pairs.
C) Tetrahedral
D) Square planar

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