alleryWhich counts are summed for a central atom's steric number?
ABonded atoms plus charge
BValence electrons plus bonds
CBonded atoms plus lone pairs
DCore electrons plus lone pairs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Bonded atoms plus lone pairs
Steric number adds the atoms bonded to the central atom and its lone pairs.
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