Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

by Brown, Theodore E.; LeMay, H. Eugene; Bursten, Bruce E.; Murphy, Catherine; Woodward, Patrick; Stoltzfus, Matthew E.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321910419

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements - Additional Exercises - Page 294: 7.85b

Answer

Using the figure the predicted bond length for $As-Cl$ is $2.21\dot{A}$.

Work Step by Step

The figure shows the atomic radii for As as 1.19 and for Cl as 1.02. Using the figure the predicted bond length for $As-Cl$ is $1.19+1.02=2.21$

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