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Draw an acceptable Lewis structure from each condensed structure, such that all atoms have zero formal
charge.
a. diethyl ether, (CH;CH2);O, the first general anesthetic used in medical procedures
b. acrylonitrile, CH;CHCN, starting material used to manufacture synthetic Orlon fibers
c. dihydroxyacetone, (HOCH2)¿CO, an ingredient in sunless tanning products
d. acetic anhydride, (CH;CO)20, a reagent used to synthesize aspirin
Transcribed Image Text:Draw an acceptable Lewis structure from each condensed structure, such that all atoms have zero formal charge. a. diethyl ether, (CH;CH2);O, the first general anesthetic used in medical procedures b. acrylonitrile, CH;CHCN, starting material used to manufacture synthetic Orlon fibers c. dihydroxyacetone, (HOCH2)¿CO, an ingredient in sunless tanning products d. acetic anhydride, (CH;CO)20, a reagent used to synthesize aspirin
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