Chapter 8, Problem 112E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The space-filling model for benzoic acid is given. All the resonance Lewis structure for benzoic acid $\left({\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}{\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}\text{H}\right)$ is to be drawn such that all atoms should have zero formal charge.

Concept introduction: The Lewis structure is also known as dot structure. This structure depicts the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons if exists.

Formal charge is a charge given to an atom with assumption that electrons are shared equally between atoms in all chemical bonds irrespective of their electronegativity.

To determine: The Lewis structure for benzoic acid in which all atoms have zero formal charge.