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A compound has the formula C8H8 and does not contain any double or triple bonds. All the carbon atoms are chemically identical and all the hydrogen atoms are chemically identical. Draw a Lewis structure
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A compound has the formula C8H8 and does not contain any double or triple bonds. All the carbon atoms are chemically identical and all the hydrogen atoms are chemically identical. Draw a Lewis structure for this molecule. Draw the molecule on the canvas by choosing buttons from the Tools (for bonds and charges), Atoms, and Templates toolbars. Include all hydrogen atoms.

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There's no way for C8H8 to exist without double bonds. To fulfill the rule of the octet, four bonds must be formed by each carbon. This can only be done in C8H8 through the formation of double bonds.

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