
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:The reason for the following structure for not being the correct legitimate Lewis structure should be explained.
Concept introduction:A Lewis structure is a diagrammatic view of a molecule, where lone pair of electrons is represented in dots, bonds are represented with lines & formal charge of each atom is mentioned near the atom.
(b)
Interpretation: An item on the checklist of the legitimate Lewis structure has been violated by the given structure for
Concept introduction: A Lewis structure is a diagrammatic view of a molecule, where lone pair of electrons is represented in dots, bonds are represented with lines & formal charge of each atom is mentioned near the atom.

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Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
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- Organic Chemistry: A Guided InquiryChemistryISBN:9780618974122Author:Andrei StraumanisPublisher:Cengage Learning
