Lone pairs

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Alex Alvarado 1A
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Lone pairs

Postby Alex Alvarado 1A » Tue Nov 05, 2024 11:43 pm

For molecules with lone pairs like NH3, does the specific place where we put the lone pair matter?
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NatalyR2D
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Re: Lone pairs

Postby NatalyR2D » Wed Nov 06, 2024 12:21 am

I don't think the specific place matters as long as the octet rule is satisfied and your formal charge is good. also as long as you put them on N and not H!!
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