Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Conceptual Exercise 6.3 - Lewis Structures - Page 254: c

Answer

Incorrect

Work Step by Step

This Lewis structure is incorrect as Carbon can form maximum of four bonds, but five bonds of Carbon 1 are depicted in the diagram.
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