Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: Hydrogen atoms and non bonded electron pairs in
Concept introduction: A charge on a carbon atom takes the place of one hydrogen atom. The charge determines the number of lone pairs. Negatively charged carbon atoms have one lone pair and positively charged carbon atoms have none.
(b)
Interpretation: Hydrogen atoms and non bonded electron pairs in
Concept introduction: A charge on a carbon atom takes the place of one hydrogen atom. The charge determines the number of lone pairs. Negatively charged carbon atoms have one lone pair and positively charged carbon atoms have none.
(c)
Interpretation: Hydrogen atoms and non bonded electron pairs in given ion is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: A charge on a carbon atom takes the place of one hydrogen atom. The charge determines the number of lone pairs. Negatively charged carbon atoms have one lone pair and positively charged carbon atoms have none.
(d)
Interpretation: Hydrogen atoms and non bonded electron pairs in given species are to be drawn.
Concept introduction: A charge on a carbon atom takes the place of one hydrogen atom. The charge determines the number of lone pairs. Negatively charged carbon atoms have one lone pair and positively charged carbon atoms have none.
(e)
Interpretation: Hydrogen atoms and non bonded electron pairs in given ion are to be drawn.
Concept introduction: A charge on a carbon atom takes the place of one hydrogen atom. The charge determines the number of lone pairs. Negatively charged carbon atoms have one lone pair and positively charged carbon atoms have none.
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