Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 37: 1-31 c

Answer

The complete Lewis structure is shown in the picture below.

Work Step by Step

For making the lewis structure from line structure, draw the lines as bonds and draw the carbon atoms wherever two lines meet or a line begins or ends. Draw the O wherever there is an O and draw two lone pairs on the oxygen. Then draw enough hydrogen atoms to give carbon a total of four bonds.
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