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Draw the Lewis structure for HCN. Indicate the hybrid orbitals, and draw a picture showing all the bonds between the atoms, labeling each bond as $\sigma$ or $\pi$.
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First, we need to determine the total number of valence electrons for HCN. Hydrogen has 1 valence electron, Carbon has 4 valence electrons, and Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons. So, the total number of valence electrons is 1 + 4 + 5 = 10. Show more…
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