Please select ALL plausible Lewis Dot structures which are theoretically possible.

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Please select **ALL** plausible Lewis Dot structures which are theoretically possible.

**Note:** This question has multiple correct answers. An extra H atom can be a part of the correct answer.

**Hint:** Calculate the *Formal Charge* and check if any of the structures contradict it.

Options:
- **A**: H₃C-O-H
- **B**: H₃C-O-H with a negative charge on oxygen
- **C**: H₃C-O-H₂ with a positive charge on oxygen
- **D**: H₃C-O with a positive charge on oxygen (cation-radical)
- **E**: H₃C-O with a double bond to oxygen
- **F**: H₃C-O-H with a positive charge on hydrogen
- **G**: H₃C-O-H₂
- **H**: H₃C-O-H with a negative charge on oxygen
- **I**: H₃C-O-H₂ with a double positive charge on oxygen

Each option represents potential resonance structures with varying formal charges and bonds. Consider the octet rule and formal charge calculations to determine which are plausible.
Transcribed Image Text:Please select **ALL** plausible Lewis Dot structures which are theoretically possible. **Note:** This question has multiple correct answers. An extra H atom can be a part of the correct answer. **Hint:** Calculate the *Formal Charge* and check if any of the structures contradict it. Options: - **A**: H₃C-O-H - **B**: H₃C-O-H with a negative charge on oxygen - **C**: H₃C-O-H₂ with a positive charge on oxygen - **D**: H₃C-O with a positive charge on oxygen (cation-radical) - **E**: H₃C-O with a double bond to oxygen - **F**: H₃C-O-H with a positive charge on hydrogen - **G**: H₃C-O-H₂ - **H**: H₃C-O-H with a negative charge on oxygen - **I**: H₃C-O-H₂ with a double positive charge on oxygen Each option represents potential resonance structures with varying formal charges and bonds. Consider the octet rule and formal charge calculations to determine which are plausible.
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Step 1: Write the definition and formula for calculating formal charge

Formal charge is an imaginary charge assigned to an atom assuming that the bond formed as ionic in nature.F o r m a l space c h a r g e space equals space v a l e n c e space e l e c t r o n s space o f space c e n t r a l space a t o m space minus space left parenthesis b o n d i n g space e l e c t r o n s divided by 2 right parenthesis minus l o n e space p a i r space e l e c t r o n s

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