The correct Lewis structure for CH 2 Cl 2 contains:

CH2Cl2 has 4 single bonds (2 C-H and 2 C-Cl) and each Cl has 3 lone pairs, totaling 12 nonbonding electrons.

The correct Lewis structure for CH 2 Cl 2 contains:

CH2Cl2 has 4 single bonds (2 C-H and 2 C-Cl) and each Cl has 3 lone pairs, totaling 12 nonbonding electrons.

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The Correct Lewis Structure for CH₂Cl₂ Contains

Question 22

Multiple Choice

The correct Lewis structure for CH₂Cl₂ contains:

A) 2 single bonds, 2 double bonds and no nonbonding electrons
B) 4 single bonds and no nonbonding electrons
C) 4 single bonds and four nonbonding electrons
D) 2 single bonds, 2 double bonds, and eight nonbonding electrons
E) 4 single bonds and 12 nonbonding electrons

Correct Answer: