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### Lewis Structure Identification

**Question 3 of 28:**

**Problem:**
A Lewis structure with placeholder elements is shown below. If the formal charge of the central atom is +1, choose the possible identity or identities of the central atom.

**Provided Lewis Structure Diagram:**
[Diagram of the Lewis structure with three atoms aligned linearly, the central atom forming double bonds with the atoms on both sides.]

**Answer Choices:**
A) F  
B) O, S, or Se  
C) B or Al  
D) N, P, or As  
E) Cl, Br, or I  

**Visual Explanation:**
The diagram illustrates a central atom (represented by a placeholder) connected to two other atoms via double bonds. The structure suggests a sp hybridization with 180-degree bond angles, a characteristic of linear geometry.

**Formal Charge Calculation:**
In order to determine the correct answer, you need to consider the formal charge formula:
\[ \text{Formal Charge} = \text{Valence Electrons} - \text{Nonbonding Electrons} - \frac{\text{Bonding Electrons}}{2} \]

Using this, you can cross-reference with each provided element to determine which could potentially have a formal charge of +1 when placed in the center of the given structure.

**Answer:**
The correct identity of the central atom based on the formal charge criterion is option **B) O, S, or Se**.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Lewis Structure Identification **Question 3 of 28:** **Problem:** A Lewis structure with placeholder elements is shown below. If the formal charge of the central atom is +1, choose the possible identity or identities of the central atom. **Provided Lewis Structure Diagram:** [Diagram of the Lewis structure with three atoms aligned linearly, the central atom forming double bonds with the atoms on both sides.] **Answer Choices:** A) F B) O, S, or Se C) B or Al D) N, P, or As E) Cl, Br, or I **Visual Explanation:** The diagram illustrates a central atom (represented by a placeholder) connected to two other atoms via double bonds. The structure suggests a sp hybridization with 180-degree bond angles, a characteristic of linear geometry. **Formal Charge Calculation:** In order to determine the correct answer, you need to consider the formal charge formula: \[ \text{Formal Charge} = \text{Valence Electrons} - \text{Nonbonding Electrons} - \frac{\text{Bonding Electrons}}{2} \] Using this, you can cross-reference with each provided element to determine which could potentially have a formal charge of +1 when placed in the center of the given structure. **Answer:** The correct identity of the central atom based on the formal charge criterion is option **B) O, S, or Se**.
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