Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot structures for C2H2, N2H4and H2O2 must be drawn and the pattern must be explained.
Concept Introduction :
Lewis dot structure is the representation of a molecule using valence electrons shown as dots.
(a)
Answer to Problem 7E
Lewis dot structures for C2H2, N2H4and H2O2 are given below.
Carbon has formed triple bond, nitrogen has formed double bond and oxygen has formed single bond.
Explanation of Solution
In C2H2, two triple bonded C atoms are central atoms which are bonded to 1 H. In N2H2, two double bonded N atoms are central atoms which are bonded to 1H. There is one lone pair of electrons ion each N atom. In H2O2, two single bonded O atoms are central atoms which are bonded to 1H. There are two lone pairs of electrons on each O atom.
(b)
Interpretation:
Two ways must be mentioned to check whether the Lewis structures are correct or not.
Concept Introduction :
Whether a Lewis dot structure is correct or not can be checked using HONC rule as per which H, O, N and C form 1, 2, 3 and 4 bonds respectively.
(b)
Answer to Problem 7E
All the Lewis structures are correct as per HONC 1234 rule and octet rule.
Explanation of Solution
In C2H2 each carbon has total 4 bonds and each hydrogen has 1 bond thus it is correct as per HONC 1234 rule. Each carbon atom is octet that is there are eight electrons. Hydrogen atom is duplet.
In N2H4 each N atom has total 3 bonds and one lone pair of electrons. Thus it is correct as per HONC 1234 rule. Each nitrogen attains octet and each hydrogen is duplet.
In H2O2 each oxygen has total two bonds and two lone pairs of electrons. Each hydrogen has 1 bond. Thus it is correct as per HONC 1234 rule. Each oxygen atom attains octet and each hydrogen is duplet.
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