Chapter 8, Problem 8.148AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structures of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_7$ with the two different bonding patterns and the Lewis structure of ${\text{ClO}}_{\text{3}}$ are to be identified.

Concept introduction: The Lewis symbols of the atoms indicate the total number of valence electrons surrounding the atom or the ions.

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To determine: The Lewis structure of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_7$ with $\text{chlorine}-\text{chlorine}$ bonding and $\text{Cl}-\text{O}-\text{Cl}$ bonding.