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Which is the correct Lewis structure of Helium?

A

`overset(.)He.`

B

`overset(..)He.`

C

`underset(..)overset(..)He`

D

`overset(..)He`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Helium has only two electrons in its valence shell which is represented as a pair of dots (duplet).
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  • Which is the correct lewis structure of BF_(3) ?

    A
    `:underset(* *)overset(* *)F - underset(* *)underset( :F: )underset(|)B-underset(* *)overset(* *)F:`
    B
    `:overset(* *)F = underset(* *)underset( :F: )underset(|)B-underset(* *)overset(* *)F:`
    C
    `:underset(* *)overset(* *)F = underset( :F: )underset(|)B-underset(* *)overset(* *)F:`
    D
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  • Which is not a Lewis base ?

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    `BF_(3)`
    B
    `PF_(3)`
    C
    CO
    D
    F-

  • Which of the following Is the lewis structure of water?

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