Chapter 9, Problem 70E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass percentage of $\text{Cl}$ in a compound is given. The Lewis structure of the compound is to be proposed.

Concept introduction: Lewis structures, also known as Lewis dot structures, are the diagrams that show bonding between various atoms of a molecule. The valence electrons around an atom are shown by dots. Bonds between atoms are shown by lines and the lone pair of electrons is shown by a pair of dots. Mass percent of a component is defined as the mass of that component in $100\text{g}$ of mixture.

To determine: The Lewis structure of the compound.