Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
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ISBN: 9780618974122
Author: Andrei Straumanis
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 12CTQ
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Interpretation: Lewis structure that corresponds to orbital description shown below should be drawn.

  Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry, Chapter 3, Problem 12CTQ

Concept introduction: Lewis structures depict covalent bonds and describe valence electrons are present in the molecule.

The sequence that leads to Lewis structure of the molecule is as follows:

  • Identify central atom and arrange various other atoms around it. This atom so chosen is the least electronegative one.
  • Estimate the total valence electrons.
  • Firstly place single bond between each pair.
  • The remaining electrons can be allocated lone pairs to satisfy the octet rule for each atom.

Bonds formed due to head-to-head overlap are termed sigma bond while ones formed by sideways or lateral overlap are named pi-bonds.

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