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Which of the following is true about the Lewis structure of NF3? Really need help

Which of the following is true about the Lewis structure of NF3? Really need help-example-1
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Answer:

All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

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In this case, according to the definition of the Lewis structures, which are represented by the valence electrons, we first identify that the N atom has five valence electrons and each fluorine has seven valence electrons.

In such a way, we cans say that N is the central atom due to its lower electronegativity, the molecule has 7+7+7+5=26 valence electrons and the three F-N bonds are covalent, therefore the answer is all of the above.

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