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Draw the lewis structure of sf2, showing all lone pairs.

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Answer:

Number of valence electrons in two F atom = 2(7) = 14

Total number of valence electrons = 6 + 14 = 20 electrons

Placing a bonding pair of electrons between the atoms to form the chemical bonds.

Electrons used in bonding = 4

The remaining electrons are used as a lone pair for central or terminal atoms to achieve an octet to finish the Lewis dot structure.

Electrons used as a lone pair = 20 - 4 = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

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Draw the lewis structure of sf2, showing all lone pairs.-example-1
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