Problem: Draw the best Lewis structure for XeI2.
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We’re being asked to draw a Lewis structure for XeI2. We first need to determine the total number of valence electrons present in the molecule:
Group Valence Electrons
Xe 8A 1 × 8 e– = 8 e–
I 7A 2 × 7 e– = 14 e–
Total: 22 valence e–
Problem Details
Draw the best Lewis structure for XeI2.
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