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10 June, 23:41

A generic Lewis structure is given where Y represents the central atom and the outer atoms are represented by X. The outer atoms are not necessarily all the same element. The central Y atom has one lone pair of electrons. The Y atom is double bonded to an X atom with two lone pairs of electrons. The Y atom is also single bonded to an X atom with three lone pairs of electrons. Which compound is represented by the generic Lewis structure?

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  1. 10 June, 23:58
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    Compound is the Nitrosyl Chloride; NOCl

    Explanation:

    From the Question, we have two X atoms (different elements) bonded to Y.

    The central Y atom has one lone pair of electrons.

    - A single lone pair can be found with atoms in the nitrogen group such as nitrogen in ammonia

    The Y atom is double bonded to an X atom with two lone pairs of electrons.

    - Two lone pairs can be found with atoms in the chalcogen group such as oxygen in water

    The Y atom is also single bonded to an X atom with three lone pairs of electrons.

    - The halogens can carry three lone pairs such as in hydrogen chloride.

    Compound is the Nitrosyl Chloride; NOCl
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