Write Lewis structures for the following: (a) H2CO (both H

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Write Lewis structures for the following: (a) H2CO (both H atoms are bonded to C), (b) H2O2, (c) C2F6 (contains a C一C bond), (d) AsO33-, (e) H2SO3 (H is bonded to O), (f) C2H2 .

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QUESTION:

Write Lewis structures for the following: (a) H2CO (both H atoms are bonded to C), (b) H2O2, (c) C2F6 (contains a C一C bond), (d) AsO33-, (e) H2SO3 (H is bonded to O), (f) C2H2 .

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Lewis Structures

The structures used to describe the bonding in a chemical compound are named the Lewis structures.

The Lewis structures are drawn considering the valence electrons are of the atom,

The electrons are arranged in a manner that the atom attains stability.

Represent bonds between the atoms considering their valency.

The electrons are represented using dots and a pair of electrons placed between two atoms represents a bond.

 

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