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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Lewis Structure of HOClO

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Start by drawing the lewis dots around each atom. [Note: this molecule is somewhat linear, so align them linearly.]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In the HOClO order? If so, done.

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Yes. You have OH Cl and O now, connect the dots. remember, each lone electron connects with one do you know how many valence electrons are on each atom?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

O has 6 each, Cl has 7, and H has 1. So O makes two bonds, Cl 1, and H 1 as well.

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Yeah. Draw them. Connect each dot witha line. You should have a double bond there somewhere.

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