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DRAW THE LEWIS STRUCTURES OF THE FOLLOWING.

FORMAL
CHARGE SHOULD BE INCLUDED

A. CH3CO2-
Sol’n:
Valence e-: H = 1
H: 1 – ½ (2) – 0 = 0 C=4
C: 4 – ½ (8) – 0 = 0 O=6
O: 6 – ½ (2) – 6 = -1
O: 6 – ½ (4) – 4 = 0
Total charge: -1

B. CH4
Sol’n: Valence e-: H = 1
C=4
H: 1 – ½ (2) – 0 = 0
C: 4 – ½ (8) – 0 = 0
Total charge: 0

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