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Which of the following best represents the Lewis dot structure for ICl_5?
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Lewis Dot Structures: Exceptions
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Determine the Lewis Dot Structure for the following compound:SOCl2
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Identify the total number of valence electrons in the compound SOCl2. Sulfur (S) has 6 valence electrons, oxygen (O) has 6, and each chlorine (Cl) has 7. Therefore, the total is 6 (S) + 6 (O) + 2*7 (Cl) = 26 valence electrons.
Determine the central atom. Sulfur is less electronegative than oxygen and chlorine, making it the central atom.
Arrange the atoms around the central sulfur atom. Connect the sulfur atom to the oxygen atom and the two chlorine atoms with single bonds initially.
Distribute the remaining valence electrons to satisfy the octet rule. Start by completing the octets of the outer atoms (oxygen and chlorine) and then place any remaining electrons on the central sulfur atom.
Check the formal charges on each atom to ensure the most stable structure. Adjust the bonding if necessary to minimize formal charges, potentially forming a double bond between sulfur and oxygen if needed.
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