Question

How do you draw the Lewis dot structure for CF2Cl2?

Answer 1

With pens and pencils

Answer 2

Answer:

C in the middle with 2x F and 2x Cl bound to it. Both F and Cl have 7 valence electrons. ( See photo)

Explanation:

Of the three ( C, F and Cl) carbon has the lowest electro negativity so we expect it to be in the middle.

C: 4e-  

F: 7e-  x 2 = 14e-

Cl: 7e-  x2 = 14e-

4+14+14 = 32 electrons : octet rule

CF2CL2 = Dichloro Difluoro Methane,