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Which of the following Lewis diagram is incorrect?

A

`Na^(+)[:overset(..)underset(..)O-overset(..)underset(..)Cl:]^(-)`

B

`{:(" ":overset(..)Cl":"),(" |"),(":"overset(..)underset(..)Cl-C-overset(..)underset(..)Cl":"),(" |"),(" ":underset(..)Cl":"):}`

C

`[H-overset(H)overset(|)underset(H)underset(|)N-H]^(+)[:overset(..)underset(..)S]^(2-)`

D

`H-overset(H)overset(|)underset(..)N-overset(H)overset(|)underset(..)N-H`

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To determine which Lewis diagram is incorrect, we will analyze each option step by step, focusing on the octet rule and the number of valence electrons around each atom. ### Step 1: Analyze the Lewis Diagram for OCl⁻ - **Valence Electrons**: Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, and Chlorine has 7 valence electrons. The negative charge indicates that one extra electron is added to the total count. - **Total Electrons**: 6 (O) + 7 (Cl) + 1 (extra electron) = 14 electrons. - **Lewis Structure**: - Oxygen shares 2 electrons with Chlorine, forming a single bond. - Oxygen will have 6 dots (representing its 6 valence electrons) and Chlorine will have 8 electrons (7 + 1 from the bond). - **Octet Check**: - Oxygen has 8 electrons (satisfied). - Chlorine has 8 electrons (satisfied). - **Conclusion**: This diagram is correct. ### Step 2: Analyze the Lewis Diagram for CCl₂ - **Valence Electrons**: Carbon has 4 valence electrons, and each Chlorine has 7 valence electrons. - **Total Electrons**: 4 (C) + 2 × 7 (Cl) = 18 electrons. - **Lewis Structure**: - Carbon forms two single bonds with two Chlorine atoms. - Each Chlorine will have 6 dots (6 valence electrons) plus 2 from the bond, totaling 8. - **Octet Check**: - Carbon has 8 electrons (satisfied). - Each Chlorine has 8 electrons (satisfied). - **Conclusion**: This diagram is correct. ### Step 3: Analyze the Lewis Diagram for NH₄⁺ - **Valence Electrons**: Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons, and each Hydrogen has 1 valence electron. The positive charge indicates the loss of one electron. - **Total Electrons**: 5 (N) + 4 × 1 (H) - 1 (due to + charge) = 8 electrons. - **Lewis Structure**: - Nitrogen forms four single bonds with four Hydrogen atoms. - **Octet Check**: - Nitrogen has 8 electrons (satisfied). - Each Hydrogen has 2 electrons (satisfied). - **Conclusion**: This diagram is correct. ### Step 4: Analyze the Lewis Diagram for S²⁻ - **Valence Electrons**: Sulfur has 6 valence electrons. The negative charge indicates that two extra electrons are added. - **Total Electrons**: 6 (S) + 2 (extra electrons) = 8 electrons. - **Lewis Structure**: - Sulfur should have 8 electrons around it, which means it should have 2 more electrons than its normal count. - **Octet Check**: - Sulfur should have 8 electrons, but if it is represented incorrectly (e.g., with fewer than 8), it violates the octet rule. - **Conclusion**: This diagram is incorrect. ### Final Answer The incorrect Lewis diagram is the one for S²⁻. ---

To determine which Lewis diagram is incorrect, we will analyze each option step by step, focusing on the octet rule and the number of valence electrons around each atom. ### Step 1: Analyze the Lewis Diagram for OCl⁻ - **Valence Electrons**: Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, and Chlorine has 7 valence electrons. The negative charge indicates that one extra electron is added to the total count. - **Total Electrons**: 6 (O) + 7 (Cl) + 1 (extra electron) = 14 electrons. - **Lewis Structure**: - Oxygen shares 2 electrons with Chlorine, forming a single bond. - Oxygen will have 6 dots (representing its 6 valence electrons) and Chlorine will have 8 electrons (7 + 1 from the bond). ...
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