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Complete the Lewis structure for each of the following: (6.6)
10. Chemical Bonding
Lewis Dot Structures: Multiple Bonds
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Give the Lewis Dot Structure that obeys the octet rule for following compound:NOCl.
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Identify the total number of valence electrons in the compound NOCl. Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons, oxygen (O) has 6, and chlorine (Cl) has 7, giving a total of 18 valence electrons.
Determine the central atom. In this case, nitrogen (N) is the central atom because it is less electronegative than oxygen and chlorine.
Connect the atoms with single bonds initially: N-O-Cl. This uses up 4 electrons (2 for each bond), leaving 14 electrons to distribute.
Distribute the remaining electrons to satisfy the octet rule, starting with the outer atoms (O and Cl). Place 6 electrons around oxygen and 6 around chlorine, using up 12 electrons, leaving 2 electrons.
Place the remaining 2 electrons on the nitrogen atom. Check if all atoms satisfy the octet rule. If not, consider forming double or triple bonds to ensure all atoms have a complete octet.
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