In a compound, such as CH3OH, how determine which is the central atom?
1 answer:
Answer:
Choose the least electronegative atom other than H.
Explanation:
A Lewis structure consists of <em>terminal atoms</em> and one or more <em>central atoms</em>.
H can be <em>only a terminal atom</em> because it can form only one bond.
So the central atom must be either C or O.
The central atom is the less electronegative atom: C.
So, start the Lewis structure with a central C atom.
Then attach an O atom to get C-O.
Finally, attach the H atoms.
The condensed formula often gives you a clue where they go.
The formula CH₃OH implies that there are 3 H atoms on C and one on O.
The connectivity of the atoms is then as in the diagram below.
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Answer: 631.8 g
Explanation:
It can be seen from the balanced chemical equation, 2 moles of ethane reacts with 7 moles of Oxygen gas to produce 4 moles of carbon dioxide and 6 moles of water.
Ethane is the limiting reagent as it limits the formation of product.
Thus, if 2 moles of ethane produce 6 moles of water.
11.7 moles moles of ethane produce=of water.
Mass of water= no of moles Molar mass
Mass of water= 35.1 18g/mol= 631.8 g