The correct skeletal outline of acetonitrile (CH;CN) is shown below. Starting from this structure, complete the Lewis structure that follows the octet rule on all atoms. С -с-N H H. エー
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![**Question 9 of 14**
The correct skeletal outline of acetonitrile (CH₃CN) is shown below. Starting from this structure, complete the Lewis structure that follows the octet rule on all atoms.
**Diagram Description:**
The diagram displays the skeletal structure of acetonitrile. It consists of:
- A central carbon atom (C) bonded to three hydrogen atoms (H), forming a methyl group (CH₃).
- This central carbon is single-bonded to another carbon atom (C).
- The second carbon atom is single-bonded to a nitrogen atom (N).
This skeletal outline should be used to fill in the remaining electrons to complete the Lewis structure and adhere to the octet rule for each atom.
**Instructions:**
- Click to edit the molecule in order to add electron pairs or additional bonds as necessary.
**Additional Notes:**
- A Lewis structure represents the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule.
- The octet rule suggests atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their valence shell.
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