Question

Correct Lewis representation of O, molecule is
[NCERT Pg. 103]
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Answer 1

I hope you meant O₂ molecule instead of O, .

Refer diagram.

Well, I will try to explain the diagram.

First, draw the outer-most electrons (Valence electrons).

• Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, so it needs only 2 valence electrons to complete its octet.
• Therefore, another oxygen molecule can share 2 electrons. 6 + 2 = 8, and the octet is complete!
• Represent the shared electrons by drawing lines which join them.

• Or, another form of drawing this is in the second attachment.

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