Draw the Lewis structure for HClO2. Determine the number of NON-BONDING electrons found in the molecule.
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- Hydrogen (H) has 1 valence electron. - Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons. - Oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons, and there are two oxygen atoms. Total valence electrons = 1 (H) + 7 (Cl) + 6 (O) × 2 = 20 valence electrons. Show more…
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