a.
To determine:
The shape of the molecule acetylene around the orange-colored atoms.
Concept introduction:
The shape of the molecule is not directly related with the formula of compound. The shapes of the molecules are predicted from the Lewis structures, or with the model developed known as the valence-shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory.
b.
To determine:
The shape of the molecule formic acid around the orange-colored atoms
Concept introduction:
The shape of the molecule is not directly related with the formula of compound. The shapes of the molecules are predicted from the Lewis structures, or with the model developed known as the valence-shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory.
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