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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What does a Lewis structure show?
Options
A Only the molecular formula
B The placement of electrons (bonding and non-bonding) around atoms in a molecule
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C The three-dimensional shape only
D The temperature of the molecule
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lewis structures (electron dot structures) show how valence electrons are arranged, including bonding pairs (shared) and lone pairs (non-bonding).

Hint

Dots and lines represent electrons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 708 of 1999
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