Consider the generic polyatomic ion XY3. Element X is the least electronegative. For neutral atoms, element X has 7 valence electrons and element Y has 6. The highest occupied principal energy level of the central atom is greater than 2. A. How many total valence electrons are in the molecule. B. Draw a BEST Lewis structure (i.e. a major resonance contributor) for this molecule. Show all valence electrons on your structure. C. If you haven't already, add the formal charge of each atom to the structure. Show at least one sample calculation for formal charge. D. Outline 4 short bullet points (-several words each) that explain why your structure from part B is the best one. Hint: think about what makes a valid structure and what makes a best structure. E. Perform a calculation to determine the average bond order between the X and Y atoms in your structure from part B. No credit will be given for just a number. F. Draw one more valid resonance structure other than the one from part B. Include formal charges. (4 pts)

Consider the generic polyatomic ion XY3. Element X is the least electronegative. For neutral atoms, element X has 7 valence electrons and element Y has 6. The highest occupied principal energy level of the central atom is greater than 2. A. How many total valence electrons are in the molecule. B. Draw a BEST Lewis structure (i.e. a major resonance contributor) for this molecule. Show all valence electrons on your structure. C. If you haven't already, add the formal charge of each atom to the structure. Show at least one sample calculation for formal charge. D. Outline 4 short bullet points (-several words each) that explain why your structure from part B is the best one. Hint: think about what makes a valid structure and what makes a best structure. E. Perform a calculation to determine the average bond order between the X and Y atoms in your structure from part B. No credit will be given for just a number. F. Draw one more valid resonance structure other than the one from part B. Include formal charges. (4 pts)

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Chapter3: Electron Orbitals

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