The following electron-dot formulas for carbon dioxide both satisfy the octet le

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The following electron-dot formulas for carbon dioxide both satisfy the octet lessthanorequalto for all of the atoms. Which of these structures is the better structure and why is the case? "B" is the better structure because there are opposite formal charges on the two oxygen atoms which attract each other and give the molecule a lower energy. "A" is the better structure because all the bonds and non-bonding electron pairs are arranged an a symmetrical pattern. "B" is the better structure because the bond energies of a single bond and a triple bond are higher than the bond energies of two double bonds. "A" is the better structure because there is no formal charge on any of the atoms.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

A is the better structurer because there is no formal charge

Explanation:

In the structure B, The right side Oxygen lone pair electron density is more hence it containes negative formal charge. In the case of structure A there is no formal charge.

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