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Draw the Lewis structure of acetone, (CH3)2CO(CH3)2CO.
Step 1: Identify the number of valence electrons.
Step 2: Identify the central atom.
Step 3: Establish connectivity of single bonds.
Step 4: Identify the number of electrons unaccounted for.
Step 5: Complete the structure.
Step 1: How many total valence electrons are in (CH3)2CO(CH3)2CO?
Step 2:
Identify the central atom in (CH3)2CO
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