Chapter 6, Problem 6.32P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason why Tetramethylammonium hydroxide ${\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{4}}{\text{N}}^{\text{+}}{\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$ is an ionic compound and ${\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$ is not covalently bonded to rest of the compound has to be explained by using electron dot structure.

Concept introduction:

Ionic compound:

A compound which consist of anions and cations held together by ionic bond (electrical attraction of opposite charges).