Chapter 11, Problem 92CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The complete Lewis structures of the given compound have to be drawn. The different molecular geometries around each atom have to be identified. The atoms possessing tetrahedral geometry has to be rounded by circles, trigonal planar geometry has to be indicated by squares, trigonal pyramid geometry has to be denoted by pentagon, bent geometry has to be indicated by hexagon and atoms having unexpected number of bonds has to be indicated by triangle.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis structure:

The representation of valence shell electrons around the atom is known as Lewis structure or Lewis dot structure.  Electrons are represented as a dot in Lewis structures, a single dot represents unpaired electron and paired of dots represents paired electrons.