Use the concept of hybrid orbitals to describe the bonding in the strong acids given in Exercise

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Use the concept of hybrid orbitals to describe the bonding in the strong acids given in Exercise 78.

Exercise 78

The following very strong acids are formed by the reactions indicated:

HSbF6 hexafluoroantimonic acid) HF + SbF5 (called "super acid," HF + BF3  HBF (tetrafluoroboric acid)

(a) Identify the Lewis acids and bases.

(b) To which atom is the H atom bonded in each acid?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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