Chapter 8, Problem 8.77QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structures for ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$, ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ and ionic form of ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ are to be drawn and an explanation for the consistency of ionic form of ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ with the observed $\text{O}-\text{O}$ distance is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The arrangement of valence electrons among the atoms in the molecules is represented by Lewis structure of a molecule. The electron pairs in the molecule are considered to be delocalized.

To determine: The Lewis structures for ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The Lewis structures for ionic form of ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ and an explanation for the consistency of ionic form of ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ with the observed $\text{O}-\text{O}$ distance.