How many structural electron pairs are around the C3 atom in alanine? Note: Lone pairs are NOT included. If there are any, you need to draw them in. HHO H H H-C₁-C₂-C3-0₂-H TI H N-H I H O4 O 1.33 3 08 O 0 alanine

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**Question:**
How many structural electron pairs are around the \( \text{C}_3 \) atom in alanine?

**Note:** Lone pairs are NOT included. If there are any, you need to draw them in.

**Diagram:**
The diagram shows the structural formula of alanine with labeled atoms:
- \( \text{H} \), \( \text{C}_1 \), \( \text{C}_2 \), \( \text{C}_3 \), \( \text{O}_1 \), \( \text{O}_2 \), and \( \text{N} \).
- \( \text{C}_1 \) is bonded to three \( \text{H} \) atoms and \( \text{C}_2 \).
- \( \text{C}_2 \) is bonded to \( \text{C}_1 \), \( \text{C}_3 \), and \( \text{N} \).
- \( \text{C}_3 \) is bonded to \( \text{C}_2 \), double-bonded to \( \text{O}_1 \), and single-bonded to \( \text{O}_2 \) which is bonded to hydrogen (\( \text{O}_2\text{-H} \)).
- \( \text{N} \) is bonded to one \( \text{H} \).

**Answer Options:**
- 4
- 1.33
- 3
- 8
- 0

**Explanation of Diagram:**
The central carbon atom \( \text{C}_3 \) forms three covalent bonds, each representing a structural electron pair:
1. A single bond with \( \text{C}_2 \).
2. A double bond with \( \text{O}_1 \).
3. A single bond with \( \text{O}_2 \). 

The diagram does not display any lone electron pairs on \( \text{C}_3 \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website** **Question:** How many structural electron pairs are around the \( \text{C}_3 \) atom in alanine? **Note:** Lone pairs are NOT included. If there are any, you need to draw them in. **Diagram:** The diagram shows the structural formula of alanine with labeled atoms: - \( \text{H} \), \( \text{C}_1 \), \( \text{C}_2 \), \( \text{C}_3 \), \( \text{O}_1 \), \( \text{O}_2 \), and \( \text{N} \). - \( \text{C}_1 \) is bonded to three \( \text{H} \) atoms and \( \text{C}_2 \). - \( \text{C}_2 \) is bonded to \( \text{C}_1 \), \( \text{C}_3 \), and \( \text{N} \). - \( \text{C}_3 \) is bonded to \( \text{C}_2 \), double-bonded to \( \text{O}_1 \), and single-bonded to \( \text{O}_2 \) which is bonded to hydrogen (\( \text{O}_2\text{-H} \)). - \( \text{N} \) is bonded to one \( \text{H} \). **Answer Options:** - 4 - 1.33 - 3 - 8 - 0 **Explanation of Diagram:** The central carbon atom \( \text{C}_3 \) forms three covalent bonds, each representing a structural electron pair: 1. A single bond with \( \text{C}_2 \). 2. A double bond with \( \text{O}_1 \). 3. A single bond with \( \text{O}_2 \). The diagram does not display any lone electron pairs on \( \text{C}_3 \).
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