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Calculate the value of "x + y - z" here x, y and z are total number of non-bonded electron pair(s), Chemical Bonding Chemistry Question

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Calculate the value of "x + y - z" here x, y and z are total number of non-bonded electron pair(s), pie($\pi$) bond(s) and sigma($\sigma$) bonds in hydrogen phosphite ion respectively.

Answer: ANSWER: 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

[SEE DIAGRAM] Structure of hydrogen phosphite ion: x=7, y=1, z=5 \Rightarrow 7+1-5 = 3.

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