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Choose the option with correct dot structure.
Choose the option with correct dot structure.
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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). Carbon has 8 valence electrons only in option. So, this is the correct option.
The correct dot structure for other options would be:
According to octet-rule, the valence shell of all elements in the compound should have 8 valence electrons (except hydrogen). Carbon has 8 valence electrons only in option. So, this is the correct option.
The correct dot structure for other options would be:
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