Diazomethane ( left(mathrm{CH}_{2} mathrm{~N}_{2} ight) ) is an important reagent for the methylation of some organic molecules. Complete Parts 1 and 2 below about this unique reagent. Draw the Lewis structure of diazomethane ( left(mathrm{CH}_{2} mathrm{~N}_{2} ight) ) that contains a formal charge on carbon and nitrogen. Be sure to include all lone pairs of electrons and formal charges.
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- Carbon (C) has 4 valence electrons. - Each hydrogen (H) has 1 valence electron, totaling 2 for both. - Each nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons, totaling 10 for both. - Total valence electrons = 4 (C) + 2 (H) + 10 (N) = 16 electrons. Show more…
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