Question

Show the formation of covalent bonds in the following molecules using the electron dot structure:
(i) CHA (ii) CH OH , (iii) CHA​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Formation of the covalent bond by electron dot structure for Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen molecules.

Explanation:

• The bond which is formed by sharing of electrons between the molecules is called a covalent bond.

• Atoms share electrons to form covalent bond in such a way that it attains octet and duplet (only for

hydrogen). • In the case of hydrogen, covalent bond is formed

by sharing of one electron by each hydrogen atom. Thus it has a single bond. • In the case of oxygen, the covalent bond is formed

by sharing of 2 electrons by each oxygen atom.

Thus it has double (4 electrons) bonds.

• In the case of nitrogen, the covalent bond is formed

by sharing of 3 electrons by each nitrogen atom.

Thus it has triple (6 electrons) bonds.

• In the attachment, the electrons involved in bond formation are shown as a single line (2 electrons), double line (4 electrons), and triple line (6 electrons).

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Draw the electron dot structure of the divalent halide.