Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 9 - Sections 9.1-9.11 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 419: 49a

Answer

The diatomic hydrogen molecules has filled duets for both hydrogen atoms, and is stable.

Work Step by Step

Covalent structure of diatomic hydrogen molecule is - $H:H$. Both hydrogen atoms have filled duets and zero formal charge.
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