Part B)What are the ideal bond angles for each structure, and which are expected to be distorted? For the ones that are distorted look up on the internet and record their experimental values here:    Part C)According to Lewis and VSEPR theory, why do these changes occur?

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Please answer part c and b part a is done

Part A) Consider the structural changes that occur in the following molecules. Begin by drawing the best Lewis Structure for each of the following molecules. BH3 CH4 NH3 H2O HF

Part B)What are the ideal bond angles for each structure, and which are expected to be distorted? For the ones that are distorted look up on the internet and record their experimental values here:   

Part C)According to Lewis and VSEPR theory, why do these changes occur?

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