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Interpretation:
The statement which correctly describes the Lewis dot structure of CF4, needs to be identified.
Concept introduction:
In a Lewis structure, total number of valence electrons is distributed between all the bonded atoms so that all the atoms have complete octets.
The atoms not participating in bonding are represented as lone pair of electrons on the symbol of the atom.
Answer to Problem 7STP
The correct option is (C).
Explanation of Solution
The Lewis dot structure of CF4 is as below:
In CF4 molecule, carbon gets 8 electrons, and each fluorine atom gets 8 electrons with one bond pair and three lone pairs.
So, the correct option is (C).
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