Valence Electrons in CFCl3 Structure

The video tutorial explains how to draw the Lewis structure for CFCl3. It begins by counting the valence electrons for carbon, fluorine, and chlorine, totaling 32. The least electronegative atom, carbon, is placed at the center, with fluorine and chlorine atoms surrounding it. Pairs of electrons are placed between atoms to form chemical bonds, using all 32 valence electrons. The structure is completed by ensuring each atom satisfies the octet rule, resulting in a stable Lewis structure for CFCl3.

How many valence electrons does carbon contribute in the CFCl3 molecule?

• 8

• 2

• 4

• 6

Which atom is placed at the center of the CFCl3 Lewis structure?

• Hydrogen

• Fluorine

• Chlorine

• Carbon

How many valence electrons are used to form chemical bonds in CFCl3?

• 4

• 16

• 8

• 12

What is the total number of valence electrons in the CFCl3 molecule?

• 36

• 32

• 28

• 24

How many valence electrons does each chlorine atom have in the CFCl3 structure?

• 8

• 6

• 9

• 7

What rule is followed by all atoms in the CFCl3 Lewis structure?

• Quadruple rule

• Triple rule

• Duet rule

• Octet rule

What is the total number of valence electrons used in the CFCl3 Lewis structure?

• 34

• 30

• 32

• 28