Chapter 6.6, Problem 8PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure of species with unpaired electrons should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

• Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the chemical bonding of covalently bonded molecules and coordination compounds.
• It is also known as Lewis dot structures which represents the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.
• The Lewis structure is based on the concept of the octet rule so that the electrons shared in each atom should have 8 electrons in its outer shell.
• In some cases the atoms in a molecule are surrounded by odd number of electrons and is an exception for octet rule. These type of molecule are known as free radicals and they are highly reactive.

To find: The Lewis structure of species with unpaired electrons