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Part 2: Explain what is wrong with the following problems. Formula: N2 Explanation: Correct Lewis...

Part 2: Explain what is wrong with the following problems.
Formula: N2
Explanation:
Correct Lewis Structure:
Formula: CH4
Explanation:
Correct Lewis Structure:
Formula: O2
Explanation:
Correct Lewis Structure:

Answer

  1. Formula: N2

    Explanation: The Lewis structure for N2 is correct as shown. It has a triple bond between the nitrogen atoms and each nitrogen has a lone pair of electrons.

    Correct Lewis Structure: The structure shown is correct: N≡N with each nitrogen having one lone pair.

  2. Formula: CH4

    Explanation: The Lewis structure for CH4 is correct as shown. Carbon is bonded to four hydrogen atoms with single bonds.

    Correct Lewis Structure: The structure shown is correct: H-C-H with two additional H atoms bonded to C.

  3. Formula: O2

    Explanation: The Lewis structure for O2 should show a double bond between the oxygen atoms, not a single bond.

    Correct Lewis Structure: O=O with each oxygen having two lone pairs.

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