Questions: C2H6 lewis Structure

C2H6 lewis Structure
Transcript text: $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}$ lewis Stactore
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Count the Total Number of Valence Electrons
  • Ethane (\(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\)) consists of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms.
  • Carbon has 4 valence electrons, and hydrogen has 1 valence electron.
  • Total valence electrons = \(2 \times 4 + 6 \times 1 = 14\).
Step 2: Determine the Central Atoms
  • In ethane, both carbon atoms are central and bonded to each other.
  • Each carbon atom will also bond to three hydrogen atoms.
Step 3: Draw the Skeletal Structure
  • Connect the two carbon atoms with a single bond.
  • Attach three hydrogen atoms to each carbon atom with single bonds.
Step 4: Distribute Remaining Electrons
  • All valence electrons are used in forming bonds: \(7\) single bonds (\(2\) electrons per bond) use all \(14\) electrons.
  • No lone pairs are needed as all valence electrons are used in bonding.
Step 5: Verify the Octet Rule
  • Each carbon atom is surrounded by \(8\) electrons (satisfying the octet rule).
  • Each hydrogen atom is surrounded by \(2\) electrons (satisfying the duet rule).
Step 6: Finalize the Lewis Structure
  • The Lewis structure of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) is complete with each carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom.

Final Answer

The Lewis structure of \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) is complete with each carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom.

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