Use the sketch of the incomplete Lewis structure shown below to answer the following. Put in the remaining valence electrons and complete the Lewis dot diagram. Comment on the electron group geometry and the molecular geometry around the central atoms C and N. Explain how you decided. H-C Н-С - N-о N - 0 | I -U-I

Use the sketch of the incomplete Lewis structure shown below to answer the following. Put in the remaining valence electrons and complete the Lewis dot diagram. Comment on the electron group geometry and the molecular geometry around the central atoms C and N. Explain how you decided. H-C Н-С - N-о N - 0 | I -U-I

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter12: Chemical Bonding

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 36A

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