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Draw the Lewis Structure for the ClF2+ and AlF4-.

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Draw the Lewis Structure for the ClF2+ion and AlF4-. For each ion, what are its electron-pair and molecular geometries? What orbitals on Cl and F overlap to form bonds between these elements?

Lewis structure:

Electron pair geometry:

Molecular geometry:

Cl and F orbitals:

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This complete solution includes drawings of the Lewis structures for ClF2+ion and AlF4- in an attached Word document.

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ClF2+ ion:
Lewis structure: (see attached)

Electron pair geometry: tetrahedral

Molecular geometry: bent at ~105°
2 degrees less for each ...

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