Draw the Lewis structure of HCIO, (by following the octet rule on all atoms) and then choose the appropriate pair of molecular geometries of the two central atoms. Your answer choice is independent of the orientation of your drawn structure. CI-O H A) linear / planar B) pyramidal/trigonal pyramidal C) trigonal pyramidal / bent (109.5") D) linear/trigonal E) bent (109.5") / linear O:

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Draw the Lewis structure of HCIO, (by following the octet rule on all atoms) and
then choose the appropriate pair of molecular geometries of the two central
atoms. Your answer choice is independent of the orientation of your drawn
structure.
CI-O
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H
A) linear/planar
B) pyramidal/trigonal pyramidal
C) trigonal pyramidal / bent (109.5°)
D) linear/trigonal
E) bent (109.5%) / linear
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Transcribed Image Text:Question 18 of 55 Draw the Lewis structure of HCIO, (by following the octet rule on all atoms) and then choose the appropriate pair of molecular geometries of the two central atoms. Your answer choice is independent of the orientation of your drawn structure. CI-O :0: H A) linear/planar B) pyramidal/trigonal pyramidal C) trigonal pyramidal / bent (109.5°) D) linear/trigonal E) bent (109.5%) / linear Click to edit molecule Subme
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