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CH
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CCl
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SiI
4
PCl
5
SF
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4
SiI
4
Central atom:
Si
Si contributes:
4 e
−
4 x I contibute:
4 e
−
Total VSE:
8
Total VSEP:
4
Geometry:
Tetrahedral
Note
I–Si–I bond angle = 109°
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