Question

Draw the Lewis structure (including all lone pair electrons) for one isomer of the molecular formula C3H8O.

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's how I would do it.

Explanation:

A Lewis structure shows the valence electrons surrounding the atoms.

1. Identify the central atoms

The central atoms are the least electronegative atoms (C).

I chose as my central atoms a chain of four C atoms: C-C-C-C

I stuck the most electronegative atom (O) at the end of the chain:

C-C-C-C-O

2. Complete the structure

The hydrogen atoms must be terminal. Add enough to give every atom an octet.

You should get a structure like the one below