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6.6.3: Practice Lewis Structures

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)

    Which is the Lewis (electron dot) structure of the F2 molecule?

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    Answer

    D

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)

    Draw the Lewis (electron dot) structure of PCl3.

    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)

    Draw the Lewis (electron dot) structure of the nitrate ion (NO31–).

    Answer

    Any of the three resonance structures shown below would work.

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