Chapter 19.10, Problem 19.7P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electron-dot resonance structure, formal charge and the most important resonance structure has to be given for the molecules in Table 19.6. Also the paramagnetic molecules has to be indicated.

Concept introduction:

Lewis structure otherwise known as Lewis dot diagrams or electron dot structures that show the bond between atoms and lone pairs of electrons that are present in the molecule. Lewis structure represents each atom and their position in structure using the chemical symbol.  Excess electrons forms the lone pair are given by pair of dots, and are located next to the atom.

Formal charge=

$\left[\text{valence electrons}\right]\text{ – }\left[\text{electrons in lone pairs + 1/2 the number of bonding electrons}\right]\text{.}$