2. The skeletal structure of acetic acid shown below is correct, but some of the bonds are wrong. H:O: C-O-H a. Identify the incorrect bonds and explain what is wrong with them. b. Write the correct Lewis structure for acetic acid. H=C- H

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2. The skeletal structure of acetic acid shown below is correct, but some of the bonds are wrong.
H:O:
H=C-C-0-H
H
a. Identify the incorrect bonds and explain what is wrong with them.
b. Write the correct Lewis structure for acetic acid.
Transcribed Image Text:2. The skeletal structure of acetic acid shown below is correct, but some of the bonds are wrong. H:O: H=C-C-0-H H a. Identify the incorrect bonds and explain what is wrong with them. b. Write the correct Lewis structure for acetic acid.
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