Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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

Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 283a: 21d

Answer

Incorrect

Work Step by Step

The Oxygen at the top of the diagram has 10 electrons surrounding it. While there are situations in which elements can have more than 8 valence electrons, this is not one of them, so the diagram is incorrect.
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