(a)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure for
Concept Introduction:
Electron pair acceptor is known as Lewis acid while electron pair donor is known as Lewis base. Lewis structure is a simple representation considering the valence electrons present in a molecule. Electrons are shown using dots around the atoms in a molecule.
(b)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure for
Concept Introduction:
Refer part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure for
Concept Introduction:
Refer part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure for
Concept Introduction:
Refer part (a).
(e)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure for
Concept Introduction:
Refer part (a).
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