Chapter 8, Problem 8.114QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure for the ${\left[{\text{XeF}}_{\text{8}}\right]}^{2-}$ anion is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The Lewis structures are diagrams that give information about the bonding electron pairs and the lone pairs of electrons in a molecule. Similar to electron dot structure in Lewis diagram the lone pair electrons are represented as dots and they also contain lines which represent bonding electron pairs in a bond.

To determine: The Lewis structure for the ${\left[{\text{XeF}}_{\text{8}}\right]}^{2-}$ anion.