Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons. (a) Divide the following species into three isoelectronic groups:

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Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons.

(a) Divide the following species into three isoelectronic groups: NH3, NO, NO2+, N2O, H3O+, O2+

(b) Which species in each group is likely to be

(i) The strongest Lewis acid; 

(ii) The strongest oxidizing agent?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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