Which of the following species requires the formation of a double bond in its best…

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Problem

Which of the following species requires the formation of a double bond in its best Lewis diagram in order for the central atom to achieve an octet? (a)

\mathrm{BF_3}

(b)

\mathrm{NO_2^{+}}

(c)

\mathrm{SO_4^{2-}}

(d)

\mathrm{SF_6}

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Covalent Bonding
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