Table of contents

1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

11. Bonding & Molecular Structure

Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds

General Chemistry

11. Bonding & Molecular Structure

Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the Lewis dot structure of 1,2-dichloropropane (C3H6Cl2)?

Both chlorine atoms are bonded to the same carbon atom.

There is a carbon-carbon triple bond present in the structure.

Each carbon atom forms four single bonds, and each chlorine atom is bonded to a different carbon atom.

The central carbon atom forms a double bond with one of the chlorine atoms.

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Identify the molecular formula and structure of 1,2-dichloropropane, which is C3H6Cl2, indicating a propane backbone (3 carbon atoms) with two chlorine atoms attached at positions 1 and 2.

Recall that in organic molecules, carbon typically forms four single covalent bonds to satisfy the octet rule, and chlorine typically forms one single bond with a carbon atom and has three lone pairs.

Analyze the given options: a) Both chlorines bonded to the same carbon would mean both substituents are on one carbon, which contradicts the '1,2-' prefix indicating chlorines on different carbons; b) A carbon-carbon triple bond is unlikely in a propane derivative and would change the formula and bonding significantly; c) Each carbon forms four single bonds, and each chlorine is bonded to a different carbon atom aligns with the 1,2-substitution pattern; d) A double bond between carbon and chlorine is uncommon and not typical for such compounds.

Conclude that the correct Lewis structure shows each carbon atom forming four single bonds (either to carbon, hydrogen, or chlorine), and each chlorine atom bonded to a different carbon atom, consistent with the 1,2-dichloropropane name.

To draw the Lewis structure, start with the three carbon atoms connected in a chain with single bonds, attach chlorine atoms to the first and second carbons respectively, and fill remaining valences with hydrogen atoms to satisfy the tetravalency of carbon.