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Interpretation:
The Lewis structure and three-dimensional structure of
Concept Introduction: A Lewis structure is used to represent the valence electrons and the bonds present in a molecule.
Dots in the Lewis structure represent valence electrons.
Total number of electrons for Lewis structure can be calculated by summing valence electrons of each atom in the molecule.
The tendency of an atom due to which it attracts the electrons towards itself is known as electronegativity.
The molecule is polar if there exists an electronegativity difference between two bonded atoms.
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