Chapter 12, Problem 32E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis diagrams of central atoms of molecules that show all possible combinations of single, double, and triple bonds that conform to the octet rule are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

According to the octet rule, each atom has a tendency to have eight electrons in its valence shell in order to acquire the noble gas configuration, which is a stable configuration. Not all the substances conform to the octet rule.

Lewis diagram or Lewis structure is an electron dot symbol, which is used to show the bonding arrangement between the atoms in a molecule.