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Choose the element with correct dot structure?
Choose the element with correct dot structure?
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Solution
The correct option is A
According to octet-rule, the valence shell of all elements in the compound should have 8 valence electrons (Except hydrogen). Thus only in option A, carbon has 8 valence electron.
Option B is incorrect, because the correct dot structure is
Option C is incorrect, because the correct dot structure is
According to octet-rule, the valence shell of all elements in the compound should have 8 valence electrons (Except hydrogen). Thus only in option A, carbon has 8 valence electron.
Option B is incorrect, because the correct dot structure is
Option C is incorrect, because the correct dot structure is
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