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What is wrong with the chemical formulas of the products predicted by the student? FeBr3+NaOH--->FeOH+NaBr3

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Step-by-step explanation:

Fe has 6 valence shell electrons and therefore, it can form 2 bonds (keep in mind that Fe does not obey the octet rule). Na (obeys octet rule) can form another bond with 1 valence shell electron.

Answer:

The student attempts to form one bond with Fe and 3 bonds with Na, whereas this does not coincide with the valence shell electrons of the atoms.

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