Draw the Lewis structure for the molecule Carbon Dioxide, Co, and predict the molecular geometry.

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Mercedes Hawkins

3 April, 22:08

Draw the Lewis structure for the molecule Carbon Dioxide, Co, and predict the molecular geometry.

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Perez · Answer 1

Lewis Structure:

Explanation:

CO2 Lewis Structure

So CO2 = 4 + 6 (2) = 16. So, total valence electrons are 16. Carbon is the least electronegative that means it stays at the center. So, put the Carbon in the middle and then set the oxygen either side of that.