Organic Chemistry, Binder Ready Version
Organic Chemistry, Binder Ready Version
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781118454312
Author: David R. Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2, Problem 43PP
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Interpretation:

Number of Lone pair electrons present in the structure of vitamin C has to be found.

Concept introduction:

Lone pair of electrons are electrons that are present on the atom which are not shared in the bonding of the molecule. Lone pair electrons of an atom are not shared by any other atom in the molecule.

numberoflonepairs=valanceelectrons-numberofbonds2

To find: The number of lone pair electrons present in the structure of vitamin C.

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