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(Solved): A molecule is connected H3CC (O)CH3 where the oxygen is connected to the middle carbon and the outsi ...
A molecule is connected H3CC (O)CH3 where the oxygen is connected to the middle carbon and the outside carbons are also connected to the middle carbon. The hydrogens are connected to the outside carbons. Which of the following represents the Lewis Dot Structure for this compound?
C
D
B
Both A and B are correct
A
E
Both C and D are correct
A) C)
Expert Answer
As we can we have to give the structure of CH3COCH3 this is a ketone and name of this compound is acetone .As we know the carbon can form only four bond to complete its octet and oxygen form double bond with carbon to complete octet.