Draw the Lewis structure for each organic compound from its condensed structural formula. c. CH3COCH3
Ch.9 - Chemical Bonding I: The Lewis Model
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Capitolo 9, Problema 98a,d
Draw the Lewis structure for each organic compound from its condensed structural formula. a. C3H8 d. CH3COOH
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Identify the number of valence electrons for each atom in the compound. Carbon has 4, hydrogen has 1, and oxygen has 6 valence electrons.
For C_3H_8 (propane), arrange the three carbon atoms in a chain. Each carbon atom forms four bonds. Connect the carbon atoms with single bonds and attach hydrogen atoms to satisfy the valence of each carbon.
For CH_3COOH (acetic acid), start by identifying the functional groups. The CH_3 group is a methyl group, and COOH is a carboxylic acid group.
In CH_3COOH, connect the CH_3 group to the carbon of the COOH group. The carbon in the COOH group is double-bonded to one oxygen and single-bonded to the OH group.
Ensure that all atoms have a complete octet (except hydrogen, which should have 2 electrons) and adjust any lone pairs on oxygen atoms as needed.

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