What is wrong with the Lewis structure depicted below? [Image description: A Lewis structure with a C atom singly bound to two H atoms and a 0 atom. There are three electron pairs on 0.] :ö: Н—с —н i) Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question Select one or more answers and submit. For keyboard navigation... SHOW MORE ♥ a At least one atom has less than an octet b Separation of formal charge persists Formal charges are not minimized d. Row 2 element exceeds octet e Incorrect central atom

What is wrong with the Lewis structure depicted below? [Image description: A Lewis structure with a C atom singly bound to two H atoms and a 0 atom. There are three electron pairs on 0.] :ö: Н—с —н i) Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question Select one or more answers and submit. For keyboard navigation... SHOW MORE ♥ a At least one atom has less than an octet b Separation of formal charge persists Formal charges are not minimized d. Row 2 element exceeds octet e Incorrect central atom

Pushing Electrons

4th Edition

ISBN:9781133951889

Author:Weeks, Daniel P.

Publisher:Weeks, Daniel P.

Chapter1: Lewis Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 35EQ: In the Lewis structure for chloromethane, the chlorine atom is sharing _____ electron pair and...

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