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Consider the Lewis structure of L2Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet. Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible? O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1

Consider the Lewis structure of L2Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet. Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible? O 4 O 3 O 2 O 1

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Consider the Lewis structure of L2Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet.  Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible?

 

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**Consider the Lewis structure of L₂Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet. Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible?** ``` :L≡L—Z: ``` - ○ 4 - ○ 3 - ○ 2 - ○ 1 **Explanation:** The image presents a Lewis structure for a molecule denoted as L₂Z. The structure shows: - Two atoms labeled "L" with a triple bond (≡) between them. - A single bond (—) connecting the second L to an atom labeled "Z." - A lone pair of electrons (:) on the Z atom. The question asks how many resonance structures can be formed without expanding the octets of L or Z.
Transcribed Image Text:**Consider the Lewis structure of L₂Z shown below where neither L nor Z are capable of forming an expanded octet. Without changing the central atom, how many total resonance structures, including the one shown below, are possible?** ``` :L≡L—Z: ``` - ○ 4 - ○ 3 - ○ 2 - ○ 1 **Explanation:** The image presents a Lewis structure for a molecule denoted as L₂Z. The structure shows: - Two atoms labeled "L" with a triple bond (≡) between them. - A single bond (—) connecting the second L to an atom labeled "Z." - A lone pair of electrons (:) on the Z atom. The question asks how many resonance structures can be formed without expanding the octets of L or Z.
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