Draw the Lewis structure for {eq}\displaystyle \rm O_2 {/eq}.

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Draw the Lewis structure for {eq}\displaystyle \rm O_2 {/eq}.

Lewis Structure :

Lewis structure can be drawn with the help of following steps :

  • We need to first find out the number of valence electrons
  • By using the atoms involved in a molecule draw a skeleton structure with the help of single bonds
  • Remaining electrons should be arranged in such a way that they complete their octet. We can also use multiple bonds.

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The molecule of {eq}\displaystyle \rm O_2 {/eq} consists of two oxygen atoms. We know that each oxygen atom has 6 valence electrons in it. These...

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