Inorganic Chemistry
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321811059
Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.11P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:A prediction should be done to state whether the Kr-F bond is shorter in KrF+ or in KrF2.
Concept introduction:The bond length and the bond strength are inversely proportional to each other that is when the strength of the bond gets higher, the bond length gets lower, resulting in shorter bonds.
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