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Write the Lewis symbol for :
Carbon

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Solution

The atomic number of carbon is 6
Its electronic configuration = 2,4
So, it has 4 electrons in its outermost shell.
Hence, its Lewis symbol is

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Q. The necessary steps required to shown the formation of

C C l

_{4}

by Lewis electron dot diagram have been jumbled. Arrange them in a sequence :
(a) This is how an electron pair is shared between

C

C l

. This is the Lewis electron dot diagram for

C C l_{4}

.
(b) Write the symbol of chlorine and represent its valence electrons with the help of crosses.
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C C l

_{4}

attain an octet.

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