Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given molecule is to be represented by Lewis structure.
Concept introduction:
The Lewis structures are also called electron dot structures. In the Lewis structure, electrons are denoted by dots. These dots represent the number of electrons present in the outer most shell of an element.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given molecule is to be represented by Lewis structure.
Concept introduction:
The Lewis structures are also called electron dot structures. In the Lewis structure, electrons are denoted by dots. These dots represent the number of electrons present in the outer most shell of an element.
(c)
Interpretation:
The given molecule is to be represented by Lewis structure.
Concept introduction:
The Lewis structures are also called electron dot structures. In the Lewis structure, electrons are denoted by dots. These dots represent the number of electrons present in the outer most shell of an element.
(d)
Interpretation:
The given molecule is to be represented by Lewis structure.
Concept introduction:
The Lewis structures are also called electron dot structures. In the Lewis structure, electrons are denoted by dots. These dots represent the number of electrons present in the outer most shell of an element.
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