Chapter 23, Problem 23.55SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Carbon cannot form more than four bonds because it is tetravalent.

Concept introduction:

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell, therefore it forms four covalent bonds and by sharing of its electrons with other atoms, it completes its octet. Hence, it is tetravalent in nature i.e. it can form bonds with only four atoms.

Given:

The given structures are-

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2. 
3. 

To determine:

To determine the errors in the given structures.