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Interpretation:
The Lewis diagram for
Concept introduction:
The Lewis structure shows the connectivity between atoms by identifying the lone pairs of electrons in a compound. Lewis structures are also known as Lewis dot structures. The valence electrons around an atom are shown by dots. Bonds between atoms are shown by lines and the lone pair of electrons is shown by a pair of dots.
Answer to Problem 9E
The Lewis diagram for
Explanation of Solution
The number of valence electrons in the carbon atom is
In
Therefore, the total number of valence electrons in
These valence electrons are distributed in the Lewis diagram using bonds and lone pair of electrons.
At first, the single bonds between the carbon atoms and other atoms are drawn. Each bond contains
Figure 1
In
Therefore, the total number of valence electrons in
These valence electrons are distributed in the Lewis diagram using bonds and lone pair of electrons.
At first, the single bonds between the carbon atoms and other atoms are drawn. Each bond contains
Figure 2
In
Therefore, the total number of valence electrons in
These valence electrons are distributed in the Lewis diagram using bonds and lone pair of electrons.
At first, the single bonds between the carbon atoms and other atoms are drawn. Each bond contains
Figure 3
The Lewis diagram for
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