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Draw an alternative Lewis (resonance) structure for the incomplete structure. Show the unshared electron pairs and nonzero formal charges in your structure. Do not use radicals.

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We can see here that the Lewis structure of the structure can be drawn by considering the valence electrons of each atom and their arrangement in the molecule.

A Lewis structure is a simplified representation of a molecule that illustrates the arrangement of atoms, bonds, and valence electrons within a compound. This structural representation was introduced by Gilbert N. Lewis and is fundamental in understanding molecular geometry, chemical bonding, and the behavior of compounds.

In the structure,

  • Carbon (C) has 4 valence electrons.
  • Hydrogen (H) has 1 valence electron.
  • Bromine (Br) has 7 valence electrons.

The nonzero formal charge in the structure is +1.

Attached is the complete question and drawn alternative Lewis structure .

Draw an alternative Lewis (resonance) structure for the incomplete structure. Show-example-1
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