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    This document discusses Lewis structures for complex compounds. It explains how to determine the number of bonds needed using the octet rule and provides examples of non-octet compounds that do not follow this rule, including those where the central atom has more or fewer than eight valence electrons or there is an odd number of nonbonding electrons. It also briefly outlines how to represent ionic compounds using electron transfer arrows and describes the different molecular geometries predicted by VSEPR theory based on the number of electron pairs around a central atom.

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    This document discusses Lewis structures for complex compounds. It explains how to determine the number of bonds needed using the octet rule and provides examples of non-octet compounds that do not follow this rule, including those where the central atom has more or fewer than eight valence electrons or there is an odd number of nonbonding electrons. It also briefly outlines how to represent ionic compounds using electron transfer arrows and describes the different molecular geometries predicted by VSEPR theory based on the number of electron pairs around a central atom.

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    VSEPR Geometries: Lewis Structure Complex Compounds Example: CH O

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    This document discusses Lewis structures for complex compounds. It explains how to determine the number of bonds needed using the octet rule and provides examples of non-octet compounds that do not follow this rule, including those where the central atom has more or fewer than eight valence electrons or there is an odd number of nonbonding electrons. It also briefly outlines how to represent ionic compounds using electron transfer arrows and describes the different molecular geometries predicted by VSEPR theory based on the number of electron pairs around a central atom.

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    LEWIS STRUCTURE COMPLEX COMPOUNDS Example: CH2O

    1. # of electrons needed : 2 + 2 + 8 + 8 = 20 e 2. # of electrons we have: 2 + 6 + 4 = 12 e 3. (20-12) 2 = 4, Therefore 4 bonds make sure all atoms get an octet. 4. Draw a symmetrical molecule and add the bonds Rearrange extra e- around the periphery (surrounding) atoms.
    Non-Octet Compounds Some compounds will contain central atoms that do not follow the octet rule. The four possibilities for non-octet compounds are: 1. Where more than 4 atoms are bonded to the central atom such as PCl5. 2. A noble gas is participating in bonding such as XeF4. 3. Where the central atom has less than 8 valence electrons such as BH3. 4. Where molecules contain an odd number of nonbonding electrons such as NO.

    Ionic Compounds

    Use arrows to represent the transfer of electrons. The final structure will contain ions.

    VSEPR Geometries
    Electron pairs Geometry 2 , AX2

    Linear , 1800 3, AX3 Trigonal planar, 1200 4, AX4 Tetrahedral, 109.50 5, AX5 trigonal bipyramidal, 1200 and 900 6, AX6 Octahedral, 900

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