draw the lewis structure for the nitrosyl chloride (nocl) molecule.

draw the lewis structure for the nitrosyl chloride (nocl) molecule.

draw the lewis structure for the nitrosyl chloride (nocl) molecule.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  1. Count valence electrons: N has 5, O has 6, and Cl has 7, so total is 5 + 6+ 7 = 18.
  2. Place the least - electronegative atom (N) in the center. Connect atoms with single bonds (N - O and N - Cl), using 4 electrons.
  3. Distribute remaining 14 electrons as lone - pairs to satisfy octets. O needs 6 more and Cl needs 6 more.
  4. Check octets and formal charges. N has only 6 electrons, so make a double - bond between N and O to give N an octet.

Answer:

The Lewis structure has N in the center double - bonded to O and single - bonded to Cl. O has 2 lone - pairs and Cl has 3 lone - pairs. N has 1 lone - pair.