The structures of R 2 E = ER 2 molecules where E is C, Si, Ge or

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The structures of R2E = ER2 molecules where E is C, Si, Ge or Sn are usually of type A or B shown below:

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The bonding in the E2-units is described in terms of the interaction of two triplet R2E centres in A, and the interaction of two singlet R2E centres in B. Explain the origins of these descriptions.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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