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Chapter 1: Q20. (page 32)

Question: Convert each condensed formula to a Lewis structure

a.CH3(CH2)4CH(CH3)2b.(CH3)3CCH(OH)CH2CH3c.(CH3)2CHCHOd.(OHCH2)2CH(CH2)3C(CH3)2CH2CH3

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Step-by-Step Solution Step 1: Lewis structure

The Lewis structure of a compound can be represented by showing the valence electrons of each atom.

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Construction of Lewis structure

a. Here, each carbon atom has valency four and each hydrogen atom with valency one.

Lewis structure of a

b. The alcohol group is the functional group here, and the oxygen atom contains 2 lone pairs.

Lewis structure of b

c. Carbonyl group is the functional group here, and the oxygen atoms contain two lone pairs.

Lewis structure of c

d. There are two hydroxyl groups present in it, and each oxygen atom contains two lone pairs.

Lewis structure of d

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