Question

Draw the Lewis Structure for H2O.

Answer 1

Answer:

Structure has been shown below

Explanation:

• In a Lewis structure, least electronegative atom is taken as central atom (except H)
• Total valence electrons of constituting atoms are used to construct Lewis structure
• A bond between two atoms are represented by a horizontal line or a dotted line (two dots).
• Spatial rearrangement of atoms are neglected in Lewis structure.
• H has one valence electron and O has six valence electrons. So, total valence electrons in $H_{2}O$ are 8
• Lewis structure of $H_{2}O$ has been given below.