General Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by University Science Books
ISBN 10: 1891389602
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Chapter 7 Lewis Formulas - Problems - Page 230: 9

Answer

$C_2H_3Cl$ has 18e- in total, distribute to 4 single bonds (3 C-H, 1 C-Cl), 1 double bond C=C, and 3 lone pairs on Cl

Work Step by Step

C: 4 valence electrons x 2 atoms = 8e- H has 1 valence electrons x 3 atoms = 3e- Cl has 7 valence e- x 1 atoms = 7 e- Total of: 8+2+7=18 e- • 4 single bonds = 4x2e- =8e- • 1 double bonds C=C: 4e- • 3 lone pairs for Cl, total of 3 x 2e- = 6e-
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