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CO
2
HCN
SO
3
[ClO
2
]
−
[SO
3
]
2−
[PO
4
]
3−
XeOF
4
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HCN
Central atom:
C
C contributes:
4 e
−
H contibutes:
1 e
−
N contibutes:
3 e
−
Total VSE:
8
Total VSEP:
4
1 x triple bond:
− 2 pairs
Revised Total:
2
Geometry:
Linear
Notes
H–C≡N bond angle = 180°
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